Bylaws

Definition

• Laws or rules that govern the internal affairs of an organization or a city. Bylaws are often considered to be secondary laws.

Synonyms
codes, ordinance, rules, provisions

Alternate Spellings
by-laws

Related Terms and Acronyms

• Controlled Growth — Definition,
  • A set of restrictions set by local government that governs the amount, type and density of new construction.
• Zoning — Definition,
  • Areas within a city limits in which certain types of land uses are allowed. For example, a zoning ordinance might permit houses but not factories in a neighbourhood.