Definition of bylaw
Etymology
Alteration of byrlaw, but popularly interpreted as by- + law.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA: /ˈbaɪ.l"ː/, SAMPA: /"baI.lO:/
Noun
bylaw (plural bylaws)
- A local custom or law of a settlement or district.
- A rule made by a local authority to regulate its own affairs.
- A law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization (e.g., corporation or business).
References:
- Wiktionary. Published under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
|
