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by-law Meaning & Definition

/ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

What Does By-Law Mean?

As a noun, by-law means Alternative spelling of bylaw.

By-Law: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈbaɪ.lɔː/
Syllables2
Pluralby-laws

By-Law Definition (Noun)

  1. Alternative spelling of bylaw.

Noun

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

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Word Forms & Grammar

by-law (plural by-laws)

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How Do You Say By-Law?

You say by-law as /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (baɪ).

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