The term FOLLOW, AS RULES can be summarized by three crossword solutions: OBEY (4 letters), ABIDEBY (7 letters), and ADHERETO (8 letters). OBEY means to comply with a command or request, while ABIDEBY implies to accept and follow a set of rules or laws. ADHERETO suggests to stick to a particular course of action or belief. All three words imply that one should respect and adhere to the rules that have been set in place.