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bylaw Definition

by·law (bī′lô′)

noun

any of a set of rules adopted by an organization or assembly for governing its own meetings or affairs

Etymology: ME bi-laue < bi, village (< ON bȳr < būa, to dwell: see bondage) + laue, law: meaning infl. by by

bylaw Synonyms

bylaw

n.

ordinance, local law, standing rule, internal regulation; see law 3.

bylaw Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • adopt: Also, in some states, the shareholders may also adopt the initial bylaws.
  • amend: Article 12 Amendments to the Bylaws 1. The EB or the IC only may move a motion to amend the Bylaws.
  • enforce: Devon Sea Fisheries Committee will enforce the bylaw with assistance from the local warden.
  • make: Q.34 Do the agencies need any fresh powers, for example, to make bylaws?
  • propose: The proposed voting rights bylaw requires a two-thirds majority.
  • have: As with all parks, Victoria Park has original bylaws some of which by today's standards would be seen as quirky.

Converse of subject

  • cover: However, as the Parish Council owns both of the Parish play areas, he believes these areas are not covered by these bylaws.

Adjective modifier

  • corporate: The rules for operating your corporation are set in what are called corporate Bylaws.
  • local: Leeds City Council has a large number of local bylaws for the Leeds area.
  • original: As with all parks, Victoria Park has original bylaws some of which by today's standards would be seen as quirky.
  • nonprofit: Of course, nonprofit bylaws do not contain provisions relating payouts of profits ( payment of dividends ).
  • standard: It's much simpler and less expensive to adopt standard corporate bylaws.
  • such: However, such bylaws have been imposed by the Peak District National Park.

Noun used with modifier

  • sample: These professional-quality corporation kits come with sample bylaws and minute sheets to help you keep proper records.
  • authority: Environmental concern prior to the mid 19th century is reflected in local authority bylaws relating to public health, nuisances and buildings.
  • water: A: The overflow or warning pipe has to comply with water bylaws.
  • building: The original reason for the introduction of building bylaws was to prevent the structurally substandard building which arose in the industrial revolution.

Possessives

  • corporation: Stockholders also have the right to adopt, amend and repeal the corporation's Bylaws and to inspect books and records.

Preposition: of

  • corporation: These operating agreements are comparable to the bylaws of a corporation.