late 13c., bilage "local ordinance," from Old Norse or Old Danish bi-lagu "town law," from byr "place where people dwell, town, village," from bua "to dwell" (s [..]

[Middle English bilage bilawe local law, probably ultimately from Old Norse bȳr town + lg law] 1 : a rule adopted by an organization chiefly for the government of its members and the management ...

(n) a rule adopted by an organization in order to regulate its own affairs and the behavior of its members

Bylaws govern how a condominium corporation is run. They frequently cover matters such as the election and duties of the board of directors, how meetings are conducted and the collection of condo fees [..]

A local custom or law of a settlement or district. A rule made by a local authority to regulate its own affairs. A law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization (e.g., corporatio [..]