bylaw — a rule or law established by an organization or corporation to regulate itself
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a rule or law established by an organization or corporation to regulate itself
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbaɪlɔː/
Example Sentences
- The club's bylaws strictly prohibit wearing pajamas to board meetings.
- New employees must read and sign the company bylaws within their first week.
- According to the apartment bylaws, residents cannot keep pet elephants in their units.
bylaw
NOUN[/ˈbaɪlɔː/]
a rule or law established by an organization or corporation to regulate itself
a rule or law established by an organization to regulate itself
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old Norse 'by' (village or town) combined with 'law' (law or rule), forming a compound meaning 'local law' or 'village law.' Originally denoting regulations specific to a particular settlement or region, the term evolved by the 14th century to refer to self-governing rules and regulations established by organizations, corporations, or communities.
Breakdown
by- (Old Norse: village, town) + law (rule, regulation). The compound combines a Scandinavian place designation with the Anglo-Saxon legal term, originally describing localized legal codes before broadening to mean internal organizational regulations.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The club's bylaws strictly prohibit wearing pajamas to board meetings.”
“New employees must read and sign the company bylaws within their first week.”
“According to the apartment bylaws, residents cannot keep pet elephants in their units.”
“The board voted to update the outdated bylaws from the 1990s.”
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