Source : WordNet®

abide by
     v 1: act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes;
          "He complied with my instructions"; "You must comply or
          else!"; "Follow these simple rules"; "abide by the
          rules" [syn: {comply}, {follow}]
     2: show respect towards; "honor your parents!" [syn: {respect},
         {honor}, {honour}, {observe}] [ant: {disrespect}]