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Definition of Abide by
1. Verb. Act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes. "Abide by the rules"
Related verbs: Follow, Stick To, Stick With, Adopt, Espouse, Follow
Specialized synonyms: Accommodate, Oblige, Toe The Line, Conform To
Generic synonyms: Obey
Derivative terms: Compliance, Compliancy, Compliant
2. Verb. Show respect towards. "Honor your parents!"
Generic synonyms: Accept
Specialized synonyms: Celebrate, Lionise, Lionize, Tolerate
Derivative terms: Honorable, Honoring, Respect, Respect, Respect, Respect, Respect, Respecter
Antonyms: Disrespect
Definition of Abide by
1. Verb. (transitive) To accept a decision or law and act in accordance with it; to conform to; to acquiesce; as, ''to abide by an award.'' ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To remain faithful to something or someone; to stand to; to adhere. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Abide By
Literary usage of Abide by
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. United States Supreme Court Reports by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company, United States Supreme Court (1912)
"... refused to abide by the decision of the board and sought relief from the court
of claims or from Congress, they did not do so. ..."
2. Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Court of King's Bench: In by Sandford Nevile, Great Britain Court of King's Bench (1835)
"The safest course is to abide by the words of the statute. Judgment for the
defendant. CHESTERMAN v. LAMB. ASSUMPSIT on the warranty of a horse. ..."
3. Scotland by Walter Scott, Mayo Williamson Hazeltine (1901)
"... yet resolves to abide by them—King Edward makes formidable Preparations to
relieve Stirling WITH the return of spring, hope and the spirit of enterprise ..."
4. The Law of Suretyship and Guaranty as Administered by Courts of Countries by George Washington Brandt (1905)
"... a claim to goods that the sheriff had levied on thereunder, and gave a
forthcoming bond conditioned to abide by the judgment of the court on the claim. ..."
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