abide by a decision

abide by a decision

To accept, follow, and comply with a decision, especially that which is handed down by a judge. Though it stings my dignity, I have to abide by the court's decision to not allow me to drive a car for the next 12 months.
See also: abide, by, decision
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • decision
  • abide with
  • stand on (one's) dignity
  • stand on dignity
  • stand on your dignity
  • switch hitter
  • switch-hitter
  • comply
  • comply with
  • comply with (something)