Antonyms for bylaw


Grammar : Noun
Spell : bahy-law
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbaɪˌlɔ


Definition of bylaw

Origin :
  • late 13c., bilage "local ordinance," from Old Norse or Old Danish bi-lagu "town law," from byr "place where people dwell, town, village," from bua "to dwell" (see bower) + lagu "law" (see law). So, a local law pertaining to local residents, or rule of a corporation or association. Sense influenced by by.
  • As in law : noun rules of a government, society
Example sentences :
  • That Bylaw was not the offspring of a forecast, an intuition, it was certainly born of a sorrowful experience.
  • Extract from : « Christian Science » by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
  • The motion was adopted, and the Parliamentary and Bylaw Committee were requested to prepare a petition against the scheme.
  • Extract from : « Norfolk Annals » by Charles Mackie

Synonyms for bylaw

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