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acatar

verbformalcommon/ɐkɐˈtaɾ/a·ca·tar

Definition

1

To comply with; to obey; to respect and follow (an order, a law, a decision).

Usage examples

“All citizens must abide by the laws of the country.”
“The court has ruled and the losing party must comply with the judgment.”

Common combinations

to abide by the lawto comply with an orderto respect a decision