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bylaw

[ bahy-law ]

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.


bylaw

/ ˈ²ú²¹ÉªËŒ±ôÉ”Ë /

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
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of bylaw1

First recorded in 1325–75; by- + law 1; replacing Middle English bilawe, equivalent to by “town†(from Scandinavian; compare Danish by ) + lawe “l²¹·Éâ€
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of bylaw1

C13: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse ²úÓ¯°ù dwelling, town; see bower 1, law 1
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A Southern Section spokesman said no valid residential change occurred and the organization cannot waive bylaw 206.

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It has also been banned in Epping Forest under City of London Corporation bylaws.

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The foundation can give “reasonable†financial compensation to its president, according to foundation bylaws.

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Fires are not uncommon in Indian cities as building bylaws are often flouted, residential and commercial areas not clearly segregated and enforcement of safety regulations can be lax.

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It’s pure laziness when a section office can’t devote attention to a matter everyone wants addressed when recruiting is illegal in its bylaws.

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