Notice or conform to, rules say (7)

I believe the answer is:

observe

(Other definitions for observe that I've seen before include "Scrutinise or comply with" , "taking notice" , "monitor" , "What this newspaper does?" , "Notice; study" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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