Synonyms & related words for bylaw

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of bylaw — including ordinance, legislation, decree, edict, enactment, prescript. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to bylaw

Explore words related to bylaw — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include regulations, statutes, rules, laws, zoning, statutable, amendments, unamended. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for bylaw

Common synonyms for bylaw include ordinance, legislation, decree, edict, enactment, prescript — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does bylaw come from?

The word bylaw breaks down into one root of Old Norse origin: the root by-, from Old Norse byr (“town, dwelling”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.