Should Bylaws Be Hyphenated?

Bylaws. In the early years of the industry, developer lawyers used by laws or by-laws. Now it is a single word without spaces or hyphens: bylaws. The word is not capitalized if used generically.

Which is correct bylaws or byelaws?

The term bylaws can be written in one word or in two words with a hyphen. The term byelaws is sometimes used to refer to the ordinances, codes or regulations adopted by non-legislative bodies based on legally delegated powers.

Is bylaws plural or singular?

The plural form of bylaw is bylaws.