# abider

CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/abider
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a person who follows a rule or a law. This word is very old and you will almost never see it in modern books.

For teachers: a person who observes or adheres to a law, rule, or agreement. Archaic in modern usage; primarily found in historical legal or religious texts.

## Examples

- The abider of the law was rewarded.
- In the old kingdom, every citizen was expected to be a strict abider of the royal decrees.
- The historical records describe the abider of the treaty as a figure of quiet strength, maintaining peace through unwavering adherence to the agreed terms.

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