abide by
verb1
To accept (a decision or law) and act in accordance with it; to conform to (a decision or law); to acquiesce to (a decision or law).
- I don't agree with it, but I'll abide by the decision to give the reward to her.
- The defendent has abided by my ruling in good faith.
2
To remain faithful to (something or someone); to adhere to (an idea or plan).
- He may have shown his true colors, but he's supported me for years, so I'll abide by him.
- She has served me loyally, abiding by my rule for almost my entire life.
1 more example
- To say the truth , it is often safer to abide by the consequences of the first blunder , than to endeavour to rectify it1749, Henry Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, volume (please specify |volume=I to VI), London: A[ndrew] Millar, […], →OCLC: