English-Portuguese translations for abide by

• seguir
  Tenho a intenção de seguir o parecer da Comissão dos Assuntos Jurídicos e do Mercado Interno. I intend to abide by the opinion of the Legal Affairs Committee.
  Mais uma vez, a Hungria deve reger-se pelo Estado de direito e seguir as regras democráticas. Once again, Hungary should abide by the rule of law and follow democratic rules.
  Compreendemos as razões, mas também procuramos seguir a letra e o espírito da legislação da União Europeia. We understand the reasons but we also seek to abide by the letter and spirit of the law of the European Union.

Definition of abide by

• To accept and act in accordance with it; to conform to ; to acquiesce to (a decision or law
• To remain faithful to ; to adhere to (an idea or plan

Synonyms

• acquiesce
• conform
• stand by
• go to the wall
• stick with

Examples

• I dont agree with it, but Ill 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 hes supported me for years, so Ill abide by him.
• She has served me loyally, abiding by my rule for almost my entire life.

Related words

• abide
• rabide
• not be able to abide