Word: By-law
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: probably from obsolete byrlaw ‘local law or custom’, from Old Norse býjar, genitive singular of býr ‘town’, but associated with by
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbʌɪlɔː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a regulation made by a local authority or corporation
Short Definition:regulation made by local authority or corporation
Examples:- the organization is currently litigating against the City in relation to its homeless by-laws
Definition:
a rule made by a company or society to control the actions of its members
Short Definition:rule made by company or society to control actions of its members
Examples:- the expulsion comes as a result of violation of the fraternity's constitution, rules, and by-laws
Variant Forms:
- bye-law
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