bylaw by‧law [ˈbaɪlɔː ǁ -lɒː] also byelaw noun [countable]
1. LAW a local government law that must be obeyed by the people living in an area, or people visiting it:
• a bylaw banning public drinking in the town centre
2. a rule made by a company or organization that must be obeyed by the people working for it
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bylaw UK US (also bye-law) /ˈbaɪlɔː/ US /-lɑː/ noun [C]
► GOVERNMENT, LAW a law made by local government that only relates to its particular region: »
Taxi drivers in the city are controlled by very stringent bylaws and licensing conditions.
► US a rule which governs the members of an organization: »
Under the Federation's bylaws, no one can serve as president for more than two terms.
Financial and business terms. 2012.