To Abide By

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

Usage notes

Neither of the idiomatic uses allows an object between abide and by.

Synonyms

• to accept a decision and act in accordance with it: acquiesce, conform
• to remain faithful to: stand by, go to the wall for, stick with