abide by

Idioms  

1. Accept and act in accordance with a decision or set of rules; also, remain faithful to. For example, All members must agree to abide by the club regulations, or A trustworthy man abides by his word. An older sense of the verb abide, “remain,” is still familiar in the well-known 19th-century hymn “Abide with Me,” which asks God to stay with the singer in time of trouble. [Early 1500s]

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Example Sentences

Such deals work only when both sides want to abide by them.

From The Wall Street Journal

The treaty isn’t legally in force because not enough nations have ratified it, though major powers, including China, Russia and the U.S., say they are abiding by its terms.

From The Wall Street Journal

US and Russian negotiators this week appeared to be nearing a deal to abide by the expired New Start restrictions.

From BBC

If you don't understand Spanish then it is perhaps better you search online for the literal translation of the motto which Alcaraz abides by.

From BBC

You and your sibling must abide by the rules of the trust — neither of you can retitle land placed in the trust.

From MarketWatch