Abide By Meaning

Example : Used other than as an idiom: see abide,‎ by.  I don't want to abide by him, so I'll wait over there.  He knows how I feel, but I'll show him that I can abide by not complaining about his plans in front of the junior staff.  I don't agree with it, but I'll abide by the decision to give the reward to her.  The defendent has abided by my ruling in good faith.  He may have shown his true colors, but he's supported me for years, so I'll abide by him.  She has served me loyally, abiding by my rule for almost my entire life.Fielding  The poor fellow was obstinate enough to abide by what he said at first