Rule established by an organization or community to regulate itself, within limits set by a higher authority.
1 Have a strong town by - law passed and see that it is enforced.
2 The Cork harbour-master had to invoke a by - law for the mammals' protection.
3 Everybody joked about the by-law requiring members to pay ten per cent.
4 One by - law runs: 'All profane, vulgar, or ungentlemanly talk shall be discountenanced.'
5 Photo: 123rf.com The Christchurch City Council voted to adopt the new by - law today.
6 Ms Cooper said the by - law would go out for public consultation next month.
7 Scuba diving for shellfish is illegal in State waters under a 1966 by - law .
8 We ought to have a by-law to compel them to read the by-laws.
9 The reservation of graves is governed through the cemeteries and crematorium by - laws .
10 By-laws for Cooperative Associations organized under Article 13 A, Farmers' Cooperative Law.
11 Do you imagine your by - laws are stronger than the laws of nature?
12 A mere 17 horses, however, have had licences taken out under new by - laws .
13 Patience and empathy go a long way rather than diligently applying the by - laws .
14 The Office of Public Works, which supervises park by - laws , said no.
15 Under company by - laws , Otellini must retire by the age of 65.
16 And the Eugenic Society is busy now on by-laws for falling in love.
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