bylaw
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- noun
- /ˈbaɪˌlɔ/
- Formal
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estatuto
- Well, according to the bylaws, that is highly illegal.
- constitution and bylaws
- bylaws govern
- bylaws may be amended
And so they were having a discussion on how to get around their anti discrimination like bylaws.
- And so they were having a discussion on how to get around their anti discrimination like bylaws.
Examples
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The bylaw prohibits the use of fireworks during dry seasons to prevent fires.
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According to the neighborhood's bylaw, all members must attend the monthly meetings.
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Oh, it's written in the school bylaw.
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The bylaw was the first of its kind and remains the only bylaw recognizing band control over child welfare.
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The bylaws say we can stay.
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- It's in the company bylaws.
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Generally, independent school bylaws should follow a standard, accepted legal format and include all the important relevant information.
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Mandatory board meeting tomorrow morning, the bylaws will be changed.
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Bylaws say no meeting can adjourn if a member wants to speak his or her mind.
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The vote to rescind the old and adopt the new bylaws will be at our meeting.
Blog text (18)
Synonyms
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An instruction or law that tells people what to do
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Morphology
Etymology
The word bylaw comes from the old word by, which meant 'village' and appears in place names like Whitby, plus law, so it originally meant a rule for a town or local group. That's why today a bylaw is a rule made by an organization or community.