Definitions

bylaw

[bahy-law] / ˈbaɪˌlɔ /

NOUN

law

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act case charge charter code constitution decision decree legislation mandate measure order precedent regulation requirement ruling statute

STRONG

assize behest bidding canon caveat command commandment covenant demand dictate divestiture edict enactment equity garnishment injunction institute instruction jurisprudence notice ordinance precept prescript prescription subpoena summons warrant writ

WEAK

decretum due process reg

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disorganization lawlessness

WEAK

transgression

Example Sentences

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Several leagues are expected to present proposals to get rid of Bylaw 600.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

CIF membership repeatedly has rejected the proposal of getting rid of Bylaw 600.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Many that do seek exemptions are simply looking to install smaller green roofs than are required by the Green Roof Bylaw.

From New York Times • Oct. 9, 2019

John Infante, the manager of the Bylaw Blog and a compliance expert, said universities were fearful that they would soon have a flood of older international players, with pro training, on college rosters.

From New York Times • Aug. 20, 2013

The motion was adopted, and the Parliamentary and Bylaw Committee were requested to prepare a petition against the scheme.

From Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 by Mackie, Charles

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