Bylaw

Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪˌlɔ/

Definitions of bylaw

noun a rule made by a company or society to control the actions of its members

Example Sentences

A1 A bylaw is a rule made by a local authority.

A2 The bylaw prohibits parking on the street during certain hours.

B1 Residents must abide by the bylaw regarding noise levels after 10 pm.

B2 The city council passed a new bylaw to regulate the use of drones in public parks.

C1 Violating the bylaw could result in a fine or legal action.

C2 The bylaw committee is responsible for reviewing and updating existing regulations.

Examples of bylaw in a Sentence

formal The bylaw prohibits smoking in all public parks.

informal Hey, did you hear about the new bylaw against loud music after 10 pm?

slang I don't care about that stupid bylaw, I'm gonna do what I want.

figurative The unwritten bylaw of office etiquette dictates that you should not microwave fish in the break room.

Grammatical Forms of bylaw

• plural: bylaws
• present tense: bylaw
• future tense: will bylaw
• perfect tense: have bylawed
• continuous tense: is bylawing
• singular: bylaw
• positive degree: bylaw
• infinitive: to bylaw
• gerund: bylawing
• participle: bylawed

Origin and Evolution of bylaw

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'bylaw' originated from the Middle English term 'bilawe', which was derived from the Old Norse word 'býlög', meaning town law or local law.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'bylaw' evolved to refer to rules and regulations enacted by a local authority or organization to govern its members or community. The usage of the word has expanded beyond just town laws to encompass a wide range of regulations in various contexts.