The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 3 letter word BYE LAW
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What does BYE LAW mean?
BYE LAW noun- A local custom or law of a settlement or district.
- A rule made by a local authority to regulate its own affairs.
- A law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization (e.g., corporation or business).