abide : Idioms & Phrases

• verb act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
  follow; comply.
  
  • He complied with my instructions
  • You must comply or else!
  • Follow these simple rules
  • abide by the rules
• verb show respect towards
  respect; observe; honor; honour.
  
  • honor your parents!

WordNet

• adjective satellite (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs
  observant.
  
  • law-abiding citizens
  • observant of the speed limit

WordNet

Law"-a*bid`ing adjective

Definitions

1. Abiding the law; waiting for the operation of law for the enforcement of rights; also, abiding by the law; obedient to the law; as, law-abiding people.

Webster 1913

• . (a) To stand to; to adhere; to maintain.

  The poor fellow was obstinate enough to abide by what he said at first. Fielding.

  (b) To acquiesce; to conform to; as, to abide by a decision or an award.

Webster 1913