1. a rule made by a company, organization, or local government that controls how it operates

Examples

• The city council passed a new bylaw restricting noise levels after 10 PM.
• According to the club’s bylaws, members must pay dues by the first of each month.
• The company updated its bylaws to include new voting procedures.
• Violating the parking bylaw results in a fifty-dollar fine.
• The homeowners association bylaws require approval for exterior home changes.
• Board members must follow the organization’s bylaws when making decisions.