Bylaw
A rule made by a company, society, or local government to control the actions of its members or regulate specific local issues. They are subordinate to higher-level laws like state statutes or the U.S. Constitution.
A rule made by a company, society, or local government to control the actions of its members or regulate specific local issues. They are subordinate to higher-level laws like state statutes or the U.S. Constitution.
Example: A Homeowners Association (HOA) uses bylaws to dictate rules about property maintenance, noise levels, and architectural changes within a specific neighborhood.
Common misconception: Bylaws are federal or state laws. Bylaws are strictly organizational or local rules; they cannot override state or federal law, and they only apply to the members of the specific organization or municipality that created them.