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Bylaw

Meaning in public administration, with examples

/ˈbaɪlɔː/nounCommon term

In public administration, bylaw means: A rule made by a local authority or another body under powers given by law, which applies only in its own area or to its own members.

In Turkish: belediye yönetmeliği, yerel düzenleme, iç yönetmelik

How it is used

In local government, bylaws cover matters such as street trading, noise, parks and dogs; councils make, adopt and enforce them, and breaking one may lead to a fine. In the US, bylaws often means the internal rules of a company or association.

Example sentences

  1. A new bylaw bans barbecues in the city's parks during the summer months.

  2. Council officers can issue fines for breaking local bylaws.

Common collocations

  • local bylaw
  • council bylaw
  • enforce a bylaw
  • breach of a bylaw
  • councilA group of elected or appointed people who make decisions for an area or organization, especially the elected body that governs a city, town or district.
  • municipalityA city or town that has its own local government, or that local government body itself, with duties such as water supply, waste, local roads and building permits.
  • regulationAn official rule made by a government body, usually under the authority of a law; also the general activity of controlling an industry or activity through such rules.
  • enforcementThe work of making sure that laws and rules are obeyed, through inspections, warnings, fines, orders or legal action.

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