noun

bylaw

Bylaw (noun) means a local custom or law of a settlement or district.

noun

A local custom or law of a settlement or district.

A rule made by a local authority to regulate its own affairs.

A numbered provision within such kind of legislation.

A law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization (e.g., corporation or business).

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “bylaw” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Etymology

From Middle English bylawe, bilawe, partly from Old English bīlage (“bylaw”) and partly from a variant of Middle English byrelawe, birlawe, from Old Norse býjar (“town's; settlement's”) + lǫg (“laws; jurisdiction”). Byrlaw is attested earlier in English but is unattested in Old Norse and the cognates in Scandinavian languages follow the development of bylaw: Danish bylov (“municipal law”), Swedish bylag and byalag.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of bylaw?

"bylaw" (noun) means a local custom or law of a settlement or district.

What are the different meanings of bylaw?

"bylaw" has 3 main meanings: 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 numbered provision within such kind of legislation.