# abide by

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. 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).
2. To remain faithful to (something or someone); to adhere to (an idea or plan).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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