Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun.
Definitionen
The act of obeying or acting in accordance with a rule, decision, or request. Abiding by the court's decision is mandatory.
abidegerundium / partizip präsens ‘abiding’ functions independently as an adjective meaning “continuing; enduring”.
Definitionen
Continuing for a long time; enduring and lasting. Their abiding friendship survived many hardships.