bylaw

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by·law | \ ˈbī-ˌlȯ

variants: or less commonly byelaw

Definition of bylaw

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

2 : a local ordinance

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Examples of bylaw in a Sentence

the club's bylaws bar any member whose annual dues remain unpaid from voting in the election

Recent Examples on the Web Kleinbaum enlisted the support of town meeting members and co-petitioners Shira Hannah Fischer, Jonathan Klein, and Jonathan Davis, who worked together to ensure the bylaw’s passage. — Katie Redefer, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Dec. 2021 After about 40 minutes of debate, the bylaw passed 170-34 at a special town meeting on Dec. 1. — Katie Redefer, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Dec. 2021 Brookline’s bylaw applies only to the predominantly white town of around 60,000 residents, which has a median household income of about $117,000. — NBC News, 24 Dec. 2021 In a statement, Interim Health Commissioner Patrick Maloney said the town is initially focusing on educating those businesses about their obligations under the new bylaw. — John Laidler, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Dec. 2021 Playing just eight games due to the OHSAA transfer bylaw, Elmore averaged 21.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.1 steals last season. — Shelby Dermer, The Enquirer, 24 Nov. 2021 Dawn’s letter drew a blistering multi-page rebuttal from the party’s Constitution and Bylaw Committee, the group responsible for placing the bylaw repeal on the agenda. — Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Nov. 2021 One is a revision of the bylaw regarding public comment and the other is a new policy on civility and decorum. — Mj Slaby, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Sep. 2021 Heinz said State bylaw 504.M is being tweaked to allow schools effected by COVID cancellations or the wild fires in Northern California the flexibility to reschedule games. — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2021

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