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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
The organization was made independent and separate from the village when its bylaws were amended years ago, Radice said.
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Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
In June 2024, the Florida High School Athletic Association issued guidance advising athletes not to engage with the app prior to the state’s bylaw change permitting high school NIL compensation.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The Board also approved a bylaws amendment that ensures equity in board representation among branches.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
In yet another twist, the center’s board reportedly changed its bylaws in 2025 to limit voting by the 23 board members not appointed by the president.
—E. Andrew Taylor, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
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Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
In June 2024, the Florida High School Athletic Association issued guidance advising athletes not to engage with the app prior to the state’s bylaw change permitting high school NIL compensation.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The Board also approved a bylaws amendment that ensures equity in board representation among branches.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
In yet another twist, the center’s board reportedly changed its bylaws in 2025 to limit voting by the 23 board members not appointed by the president.
—E. Andrew Taylor, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bylaw
Noun
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San Diego police do not enforce federal immigration laws and are subject to state regulations.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Trojans led the Huskies by 13 in the second half and had chances to win at the end of regulation and overtime, only to miss all three potential game-winning or game-tying shots and go 2-for-5 from the free-throw line in overtime.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One important rule for the event to be successful is that the donations are clean and acceptable for reuse.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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While that hit was within the rules, his collision with Matthews wasn’t even close.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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According to the website, states may exempt themselves from observing daylight saving time by state law in accordance with the Uniform Time Act, as amended.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
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On at least six other occasions, detainees attempted to harm themselves while expressing suicidal ideations that resulted in 911 calls, according to records from the city of El Paso obtained under the Texas public information law.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The order does not seek to change state and local zoning codes, as the administration has sought to preserve suburban housing rather than increase housing density.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Boosters follows up Riley’s 2018 movie, Sorry to Bother You, an absurdist black comedy starring Stanfield as a code-switching telemarketer who gains success but loses his identity.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Bylaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bylaw. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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