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Abide

One must abide by traffic rules.
Abide [ab-ide]
Verb
- accept without objection and act in accordance with
- to bear patiently and endure or withstand
- to have ones abode; live; dwell; reside

Synonyms:
obey, stay, dwell, accept, tarry

Usage:
1. I shan't abide by the new rule
2. I cannot abide a lack of discipline
3. During that period, I will abide in a small establishment by the riverside

Antonyms:
dismiss, refuse, bail out, abscond

Related forms:
Noun: abidance, abider