法ほうを守まもるConjugationMeanings1expression, godan verb (-ru)observe the law; abide by the lawA straightforward set phrase meaning to follow or comply with the law.市し民みんは法ほうを守まもる義ぎ務むがある。Citizens have a duty to observe the law.彼かれはいつも法ほうを守まもって行こう動どうしている。He always acts in accordance with the law.