bylaw
[ bahy-law ]
noun
a standing rule governing the regulation of a corporation's or society's internal affairs.
a subsidiary law.
British. an ordinance of a municipality or community.
Origin of bylaw
1- Sometimes bye·law .
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British Dictionary definitions for bylaw
bylaw
bye-law
/ (ˈbaɪˌlɔː) /
noun
a rule made by a local authority for the regulation of its affairs or management of the area it governs
a regulation of a company, society, etc
a subsidiary law
Origin of bylaw
1C13: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse bӯr dwelling, town; see bower 1, law 1
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