Bylaw: meaning, definitions and examples

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bylaw

 

[ หˆbaษชlษ”ห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal context

A bylaw is a rule or law established by an organization or community to regulate its own affairs. Such regulations typically apply within a specific jurisdiction, such as a municipality or a corporation. Bylaws often cover areas such as governance, membership, and procedures.

Synonyms

ordinance, regulation, rule, statute

Examples of usage

  • The city council passed a new bylaw regarding noise levels.
  • Each association must adhere to its bylaws to ensure proper conduct.
  • The organization revised its bylaws to include new membership criteria.

Translations

Translations of the word "bylaw" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น regulamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Satzung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peraturan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะทะฐะบะพะฝะฝะธะน ะฐะบั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ regulamin

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ดฐๅ‰‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรจglement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reglamento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tรผzรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทœ์น™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุงุฆุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyhlรกลกka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nariadenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซ ็จ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pravilnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reglugerรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ะตะถะตะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒ’แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daxilolma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reglamento

Etymology

The term 'bylaw' originates from Middle English, specifically from the word 'bi lawe,' which translates to 'by law.' It has been used since at least the 15th century to refer to rules or regulations enacted by local authorities or organizations. The prefix 'by-' indicates that it is a law created by a group for its own governance, functioning alongside higher laws imposed by state or national authorities. Throughout history, various institutions have utilized bylaws to establish order and manage their internal affairs. The notion of bylaws became increasingly formalized with the rise of modern governance structures in the 19th century, as community organizations, corporate entities, and municipalities sought clear guidelines for their operations and decision-making processes.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,936, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.