[acmecorps]

Following the law? Isn't that just "obeying the law"? (http://www.dictionary.com/browse/obedient)

I don't think being obedient and "trying to internalize other entity's command as your own behaviour" is the exact same thing (one might overlap - that I agree).

[thriftwy]

For example, I am obeying the law that disallow taking bribes all the time because nobody ever tries to bribe me.

I hope you don't laugh because that's exactly you are trying to convey.

No that doesn't work that way, and dictionary won't help you. For starters, you should understand the distinction between action and inaction.

Then you should take on personal borders topic.