Socrates, trying to prove Crito that it was wrong to run away, answers that if he would run away he would destroy the city's justice. He would just end up proving that the courts have no power. They would do harm to the city and destroy the rules.
If the city gave you education, gave you nurture and then treated you badly, you should still obey it, even more than your parents. He believes he should obey and put the city before anything else, even oneself.
By staying in a city, you agree with the laws. Its like having a contract. Socrates mentions we should not break an agreement.
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