bylaw
noun [ C ] (also mainly UK by-law, bye-law) uk/ˈbaɪ.lɔː/ us/ˈbaɪ.lɑː/
地方法
a law made by local government that only relates to its particular region
A bylaw passed in the region said those caught smoking in public places would be fined.
The new bye-law reducing the speed limit to 20 mph was passed by city councillors last night.
US（机构或组织的）规章制度
a rule that governs the members of an organization
The new board of trustees rewrote the orchestra's bylaws.
She fought to change the organization's by-laws, which allowed only men.
- More examples
- I believe the structure contravenes the city building height bylaw.
- Road fatality statistics fell dramatically when random breath-testing was introduced along with dozens of other new traffic by-laws.
- A number of people were prosecuted under by-laws of the City of Montreal for distributing literature without a licence.
- An ancient bye-law permitted public access across the manor lands.
- Twin Oaks has an extensive code of community bylaws governing use of community bikes.
- State professional practice laws and hospital by-laws determine which licensed professionals can administer anesthesia.