Abided by the rules (8)

I believe the answer is:

observed

(Other definitions for observed that I've seen before include "with witnesses" , "Noticed or remarked" , "saw" , "Watched - obeyed" , "celebrated" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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