bylaw

American  

[bahy-law] / ˈbaɪˌlɔ /

Sometimes byelaw

noun

1. a standing rule governing the regulation of a corporation's or society's internal affairs.

2. a subsidiary law.

3. British. an ordinance of a municipality or community.

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bylaw British  

/ ˈbaɪˌlɔː /

noun

1. a rule made by a local authority for the regulation of its affairs or management of the area it governs

2. a regulation of a company, society, etc

3. a subsidiary law

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Etymology

Origin of bylaw

First recorded in 1325–75; by- + law ¹; replacing Middle English bilawe, equivalent to by “town” (from Scandinavian; compare Danish by ) + lawe “law”

Example Sentences

The decision on which algorithm to use rests solely with the Southern Section office, and no bylaw or new proposal can be passed to change that.

From Los Angeles Times

But the bylaws say its financial secretary is supposed to “furnish an audited report of the Union which shall be printed in the Union’s publication.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Some have started to review bylaws, looked to adopt rights plans or stayed in closer communication with major shareholders, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Seven Poly athletes are listed in the Southern Section transfer portal as having been denied eligibility for two years for violating bylaw 202.

From Los Angeles Times

“According to the bylaws, there must be seven trustees in order to conduct any official business,” Miss Mortimer said quickly.

From Literature

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