bylaw
Americannoun
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a standing rule governing the regulation of a corporation's or society's internal affairs.
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a subsidiary law.
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British. an ordinance of a municipality or community.
noun
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a rule made by a local authority for the regulation of its affairs or management of the area it governs
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a regulation of a company, society, etc
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a subsidiary law
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
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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.
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
Processes to appoint commission members and write bylaws started this fall.
From Los Angeles Times
The school earlier this season had six transfer students declared ineligible for providing false information on paperwork to the Southern Section, a violation of CIF bylaw 202.
From Los Angeles Times
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