Main Entry:

by·law

Variant(s):

also bye·law \ˈbī-ˌlȯ\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English bilawe, probably from Old Norse *bȳlǫg, from Old Norse bȳr town + lag-, lǫg law

Date:

14th century

1 : a rule adopted by an organization chiefly for the government of its members and the regulation of its affairs 2 : a local ordinance