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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.
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bylaw or bye-law (ˈbaɪˌlɔː) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 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 |
| [C13: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse bӯr dwelling, town; see | |
| bye-law or bye-law | |
| —n | |
| [C13: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse bӯr dwelling, town; see | |
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Bylaw
is always a great word to know.
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| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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Word Origin & History
bylaw
late 13c., bilage "local ordinance," from O.N. or O.Dan. bi-lagu "town law," from byr "place where people dwell, town, village," from bua "to dwell" + lagu "law." So, a local law pertaining to local residents, or rule of a corporation or association. Sense influenced by by.
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Example sentences
As mentioned above, state and federal laws supercede any local library bylaw provisions.
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.
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