A bylaw is a law which is made by a local authority and which applies only in their area.
[British]
The by-law makes it illegal to drink in certain areas.
Synonyms: local law, regulation More Synonyms of bylaw
2. countable noun
A bylaw is a rule which controls the way an organization is run.
[US]
Under the company's bylaws, he can continue as chairman until the age of 70.
bylaw in British English
or bye-law (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
Word origin
C13: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse bӯr dwelling, town; see bower1, law1
bylaw in American English
(ˈbaɪˌlɔ)
noun
any of a set of rules adopted by an organization or assembly for governing its own meetings or affairs
Word origin
ME bi-laue < bi, village (< ON bȳr < būa, to dwell: see bondage) + laue, law: meaning infl. by by
Examples of 'bylaw' in a sentence
bylaw
The method used is governed by the church's charter or bylaws.
Christianity Today (2000)
She claimed not to have seen signs warning visitors that picking is illegal and that local bylaws prohibit taking anything from the woods.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The Government is to introduce new laws in April which will allow local bylaws to tackle to problem.
The Sun (2006)
Incredibly, while householders can be fined for not sorting out recycled rubbish, there are no bylaws banning garden bonfires.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Doctors called yesterday for the nationwide adoption of bylaws banning people from drinking in the streets, as new statistics highlighted the damage to health caused by alcohol.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
She has served her time for that, but a BOA bylaw automatically bans doping offenders for life.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
(noun)
Definition
a rule made by a local authority
The bylaw makes it illegal to drink in certain areas.