命めいを奉ほうじる

expression, ichidan verb

obey orders; follow a command

A formal, somewhat literary expression for obeying orders, often used in historical or military contexts.

• 将しょう軍ぐんは家か臣しんに命めいを奉ほうじるよう求もとめた。

  The general demanded that his retainers obey his orders.

• 彼かれは上じょう官かんの命めいを奉ほうじて、危き険けんな任にん務むに就ついた。

  He obeyed his superior's orders and undertook a dangerous mission.