Limit
Limit verb - To set bounds or an upper limit for.
Obey
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Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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He still has to obey the speed limit, though (at least while the cops are looking).
Source: Anime / Comet Lucifer - IEDs have been said to be the terrorists' way of making you obey the speed limit.
Source: Gallows Humor - If you do obey traffic laws (speed limit, lanes, lights, etc), you are left alone by the authorities.
Source: Optional Traffic Laws
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