as in regulation
a statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity
the club's bylaws bar any member whose annual dues remain unpaid from voting in the election
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Recent Examples of bylaw
Rules cannot conflict with the HOA’s articles of incorporation, CC&Rs or bylaws, per Section 4350(c).
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Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
The settlement now bans such bylaws.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
What the board can do Under the district’s board bylaws, a special meeting may be called at any time by the board president or a majority of trustees.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The Kennedy Center, though, cited a change in its bylaws last year that restricted voting rights of the ex officio members, which include members of Congress from both parties.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
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Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
The settlement now bans such bylaws.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
What the board can do Under the district’s board bylaws, a special meeting may be called at any time by the board president or a majority of trustees.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The Kennedy Center, though, cited a change in its bylaws last year that restricted voting rights of the ex officio members, which include members of Congress from both parties.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bylaw
Noun
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The legislation also included provisions to tighten regulations on vaping, particularly among youth, amid rising concerns about e-cigarette use.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Foster’s dual roles were reviewed by the National Football League Players Association to make sure the situation conformed with the NFLPA’s regulations governing contract advisors.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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That means Gotham can tap into an additional $1 million in funds above the salary cap to pay her when the rule comes into effect on July 1.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The collection of new rules underwent several rounds of revisions to meet definitions in state law, address resident concerns and create a plan for enforcement, according to city staff.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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The internal documents were released only after the Union-Tribune pressed for the records, citing language in Atkins’ law.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Various states have laws that ban people under the age of 21 from purchasing firearms, and there are five pending Supreme Court petitions that challenge a variety of these laws across the country.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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Technology has replaced the medium’s material substrate—once photochemical, now primarily electronic—and repeatedly modified its syntax, its narrative codes, its standards of realism.—
Dennis Lim,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some tech leaders have claimed that AI has enabled them to accomplish more with smaller teams, thanks in part to AI’s proficiency in writing code.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Bylaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bylaw. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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