Bylaw

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/
• US IPA: /ˈbaɪ.lÉ”/
• cot-caught IPA: /ˈbaɪ.lÉ‘/

Alternative forms

• byrlaw obsolete
• by-law, bye-law, byelaw

Origin

Alteration of byrlaw, but popularly interpreted as -("town") + law. Compare Danish bylov ("municipal law").

Full definition of bylaw

Noun

1. A local custom or law of a settlement or district.
2. A rule made by a local authority to regulate its own affairs.
3. A law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization (e.g., corporation or business).