abide by
verb
abided by; abiding by; abides by
: to accept or conform to without objection
abide by the rules/law
will abide by your decision
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That distinction is still a totally voluntary one to make as it has not yet been legally codified, despite the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association’s guidelines, but major companies like Nikka and Suntory abide by them.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Rollins blasted the sentence handed down by then-Suffolk Superior Court Judge Janet Sanders for not abiding by her recommendation of 10 to 12 years with five years of probation.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Christ The King’s principal said the school has abided by its student handbook in response to the incident.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
The duo abided by the restaurant's dress code, which requests that customers wear business casual or dressy evening wear, per the website.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
In response, the city filed a federal lawsuit against the state, arguing that as a charter city, it is not required to abide by certain state laws — an argument rejected by both a lower court and a federal appeals court.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Russia has announced unilateral ceasefires coinciding with Orthodox Easter, and a mutual cessation of strikes on energy infrastructure was abided by for one month earlier this year, but no comprehensive ceasefires have yet been reached.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
It is usually deemed ethical for media professionals to abide by the law in most cases.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Though any fee award remains speculative, her side noted that Baldoni’s lawyers had agreed to abide by Liman’s ruling and will not appeal.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 7 May 2026
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Rollins blasted the sentence handed down by then-Suffolk Superior Court Judge Janet Sanders for not abiding by her recommendation of 10 to 12 years with five years of probation.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Christ The King’s principal said the school has abided by its student handbook in response to the incident.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
The duo abided by the restaurant's dress code, which requests that customers wear business casual or dressy evening wear, per the website.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
In response, the city filed a federal lawsuit against the state, arguing that as a charter city, it is not required to abide by certain state laws — an argument rejected by both a lower court and a federal appeals court.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Russia has announced unilateral ceasefires coinciding with Orthodox Easter, and a mutual cessation of strikes on energy infrastructure was abided by for one month earlier this year, but no comprehensive ceasefires have yet been reached.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
It is usually deemed ethical for media professionals to abide by the law in most cases.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Though any fee award remains speculative, her side noted that Baldoni’s lawyers had agreed to abide by Liman’s ruling and will not appeal.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 7 May 2026
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“Abide by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abide%20by. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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