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bylaw

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[bahy-law]

noun

  1. a standing rule governing the regulation of a corporation's or society's internal affairs.

  2. a subsidiary law.

  3. British.an ordinance of a municipality or community.



bylaw

/ ˈɪˌɔː /

noun

  1. a rule made by a local authority for the regulation of its affairs or management of the area it governs

  2. a regulation of a company, society, etc

  3. a subsidiary law

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of bylaw1

First recorded in 1325–75; by- + law 1; replacing Middle English bilawe, equivalent to by “town” (from Scandinavian; compare Danish by ) + lawe “l”
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of bylaw1

C13: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse ӯ dwelling, town; see bower 1 , law 1
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Some fishermen in south-west England say an "invasion" of octopus and a local bylaw are "decimating" the Devon shellfish industry.

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CEOs could be ousted in orchestrated coups driven by machine logic and the strategic exploitation of corporate bylaws.

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Currently passengers who breach bylaws can be removed from trains or stations, with a maximum fine of £1,000.

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A Southern Section spokesman said no valid residential change occurred and the organization cannot waive bylaw 206.

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It has also been banned in Epping Forest under City of London Corporation bylaws.

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