(also ˈbye-law ) noun
1.
( BrE ) a law that is made by a local authority and that applies only to that area
2.
( NAmE ) a law or rule of a club or company
For more information see the Cultural Guide
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : probably from obsolete byrlaw local law or custom , from Old Norse býjar , genitive singular of býr town, but associated with by .