CEFR C1

bylaw

noun

Meaning

A rule or law made by a company or organization, or by a local government, that is not a national law.

Examples

The club's bylaws state that members must pay their dues by the first of the month.
The city council passed a new bylaw to regulate street vendors.

Synonyms: rule, regulation, ordinance, statute

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bylaw (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪlɔː/

Definition

A rule or law made by a company or organization, or by a local government, that is not a national law.

Examples

The club's bylaws state that members must pay their dues by the first of the month.
The city council passed a new bylaw to regulate street vendors.
Violating this bylaw could result in a fine.

How to Use bylaw

bylaw of (prepositional phrase): A rule belonging to a specific organization or entity. — "This is a bylaw of the university's student association."
bylaws of (prepositional phrase): The set of rules belonging to a specific organization or entity. — "We need to consult the bylaws of the corporation before making this decision."

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