Bylaw

/ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A rule or regulation made by a corporation, association, or local authority to govern its own internal affairs.
    The homeowners' association updated its bylaws to include new pet regulations.

Forms

  • bylaws

Commentary

Bylaws typically regulate internal governance and differ from statutes, which are laws enacted by legislative bodies.

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