by-law men

by-law men
In old English law, the chief men of a town, representing the inhabitants. In an ancient deed, certain parties were described as "yeomen and by-law men." They appear to have been men appointed for some purpose of limited authority by the other inhabitants, under by-laws of the corporation appointing

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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