By-Law Men
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
In an ancient deed, certain parties are described as "yeomen and by-law men for this present year in Easinguold." 6 Q. B. 60. habitants, as the name would suggest, under bylaws of the corporation appointing.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In English law. The chief men of a town, representing the inhabitants.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
In English law. The chief men of a town, representing the inhabitants.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In English law. The chief men of a town, representing the inhabitants.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
In English law. The chief men of a town, representing the mhabitants. See 6 Ad. d Ml. N. S. 60.