by-law
/ˈbaɪ lɔː/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbaɪ lɔː/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbī-ˌlȯ How to pronounce bylaw (audio)/ (ame, mw)
by-law — noun
1. a rule created by a town, city, or other local body for people in that place to
a rule created by a town, city, or other local body for people in that place to follow
The town passed a by-law banning fireworks near the hospital.
pass a by-law
Under a new by-law, cafes must sort food waste separately.
under a by-law
Feng read the beach by-law before opening a food stall.
Residents challenged the parking by-law at a crowded council meeting.
The by-law does not allow speakers in the square after dusk.
- ordinance
very close in meaning, especially for a city or town rule
- regulation
broader and usable for many kinds of official rule, not only local ones
- statute
usually a higher-level law passed by a legislature
文法句型
pass a by-law
under a by-law
noise by-law
用法筆記
Common with local bodies such as towns, councils, and districts. Use under a by-law for actions that a local rule permits, requires, or limits.
2. a formal rule that a club, company, or similar group uses to manage its members
a formal rule that a club, company, or similar group uses to manage its members and activities
The club's by-laws require members to pay fees by April.
by-laws require + [action]
Layla checked the by-law before inviting guests to the board meeting.
One by-law limits directors to two three-year terms.
The company changed its by-laws after the merger with a rival.
According to the union's by-laws, absent members may vote online.
- rule
broader and less formal than a written governing by-law
- statute
can mean an institution's formal rule, especially in British contexts
- regulation
often suggests a more detailed operating rule rather than the core governing text
文法句型
company by-laws
change the by-laws
by-laws require + [action]
用法筆記
Often appears in the plural by-laws when talking about the full set of an organization's rules. Distinguish from sense 1: this use governs one group's members or officers, not the public in a local area.