abide by

Definitions

1. 1

   To accept (a decision or law) and act in accordance with it

   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. 2

   To remain faithful to (something or someone)

   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.
   • To say the truth , it is often safer to abide by the consequences of the first blunder , than to endeavour to rectify it

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