abide by abide by /əˈbaɪd baɪ/

verb

1. () Act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes  ( abide by , comply , follow )
   act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
    He complied with my instructions
   He complied with my instructions
    You must comply or else!
   You must comply or else!
    Follow these simple rules
   Follow these simple rules
    Abide by the rules
   abide by the rules
   
2. Show respect towards  ( abide by , honour [Canadian, British] , honor [American] , observe , respect )
   show respect towards
    Honor your parents!
   honor your parents!