bylaws; detailed regulations
Refers to the specific, detailed rules that supplement a main set of regulations or a law. Often used in organizational or legal contexts.
この協会の細則は、会則の第5条に基づいて定められている。
The detailed regulations of this association are established based on Article 5 of the constitution.
細則に違反した場合、罰金が科せられることがある。
Violating the bylaws may result in a fine.
Compound of 細 (さい, 'detailed, minute') and 則 (そく, 'rule, law'). The kanji combination directly conveys the meaning of detailed regulations.