to abide by something;  to observe;  to respect
To observe/respect the law;  to abide by the law
To observe human rights/civil rights;  to respect human rights/civil rights;  to have respect for human rights/civil rights
Both football teams abide by the referee's decision;  both football teams comply with the referee's decision;  both football teams adhere to the referee's decision
Our government pledged respect for independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the neighbouring countries
To have regard/respect for the feelings of one's late friend;  to respect the feelings of one's late friend
To have no respect for somebody's privacy ;  to take liberties with somebody's privacy