🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

规章

Pronunciation / Transliteration: guīzhāng

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Bylaw/ˈbaɪ.lɔː/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"市议会通过了一项限制噪音的规章。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A rule made by a local authority or corporation to regulate its own affairs.

    "The city council passed a bylaw to limit noise levels in residential areas."
  2. 2

    A regulation enacted by a corporation or organization to govern its members.

    "The club's bylaws stipulate the procedures for membership and voting."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'bylaw' originates from the Middle English 'bi lawe', meaning 'by the law'. It has evolved from Old Norse and Old English roots, reflecting local regulations or rules established by a particular authority.

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