bylaw

[bahy-law] /ˈbaɪˌlɔ/
noun
1.
a standing rule governing the regulation of a corporation's or society's internal affairs.
2.
a subsidiary law.
3.
British. an ordinance of a municipality or community.
Also, byelaw.
Origin
1325-75; by- + law1; replacing Middle English bilawe, equivalent to by town (< Scandinavian; compare Danish by) + lawe law
Examples from the web for bylaw
  • But the rumblings of discontent over the bylaw changes already are coming without the vituperation that existed a year ago.
  • The old bylaw granted this right only for academic matters.
  • The next step is to write down what bylaw you want changed and how you want it worded.
  • As mentioned above, state and federal laws supercede any local library bylaw provisions.
British Dictionary definitions for bylaw

bylaw

/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
Word Origin and History for bylaw
n.

late 13c., bilage "local ordinance," from Old Norse or Old Danish bi-lagu "town law," from byr "place where people dwell, town, village," from bua "to dwell" (see bower) + lagu "law" (see law). So, a local law pertaining to local residents, or rule of a corporation or association. Sense influenced by by.