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bylaw
noun by·law \ˈbī-ˌlȯ\
: a rule that an organization (such as a club or company) makes and that its members must follow
: a law or regulation that is made by a local government and that applies only to the local area
Full Definition of BYLAW
1
: a rule adopted by an organization chiefly for the government of its members and the regulation of its affairs
2
: a local ordinance
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Variants of BYLAW
by·law also bye·law \ˈbī-ˌlȯ\
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Origin of BYLAW
Middle English bilawe, probably from Old Norse *bȳlǫg, from Old Norse bȳr town + lag-, lǫg law
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to BYLAW
- Synonyms
- rule, ground rule, reg, regulation
Rhymes with BYLAW
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