Abiding By
Black's Law Dictionary · Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Black's Law Dictionary
In Scotch law
A Judicial declaration that the party abides by the deed on which he founds, in an action where the deed or writing is attacked as forged. Unless this be done, a decree that the deed is false will be pronounced.
Pat Comp
It has the effect of pledging the party to stand the consequences of founding on a forged deed.
Bell.