The term 'abide by' is a phrase that means to follow or adhere to a set of rules or regulations. It can also mean to accept or comply with a decision or request. The crossword solutions for this term include OBSERVE (7 letters), FULFILL (7 letters), REDEEM (6 letters), CONFORM (7 letters), HEED (4 letters), OBEY (4 letters), holdto (6 letters), abideby (7 letters), RESPECT (7 letters), holdfast (8 letters), playball (8 letters), and ACQUIESCE (9 letters). All of these words are related to the idea of following a set of rules or regulations, and they all imply a sense of compliance or acceptance.