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bylaw

by·law [ b làw ] (plural by·laws)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. internal rule: a law or regulation that governs the internal affairs of a company or other organization
company bylaws

2. subsidiary law: a secondary law

[13th century. Probably < Old Norse býlagu "town law" < býr "town" + lagu "law"]
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