Falling objects 'obey' the laws of physics. [=falling objects move in a way that agrees with the laws of physics]
This dog does not 'obey'. [=does not do what it is told to do]
His dog has learned to 'obey' several commands.
(..) How much more defeated do you want them to be? - They're on their knees. - They are breathing. Look around you, friend. We won. I obey my queen's commands, not yours. And what are the queen's commands? "Kill all who follow Cersei Lannister." These are free men. (..)2019 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Iron Throne Season: 8 Episode 6