Synonyms of bylaw

bylaw

noun

ˈbī-ˌlȯ 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regulation
• rule
• law
• code
• ordinance
• constitution
• value
• instruction
• statute
• guideline
• principle
• standard
• reg
• ground rule
• restriction
• commandment
• decree
• directory
• prohibition
• edict
• act
• directive
• direction
• guide
• convention
• practice
• tradition
• ban
• fundamental
• command
• precept
• maxim
• axiom
• order
• decalogue
• fiat
• habit
• formula
• custom
• moral
• manners
• proscription
• blueprint
• dictate
• behest
• canon
• mores
• charge
• interdiction
• way

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bylaw

The change would add the biblical bylaws as the only religious writing among the 16 historical documents, including the Declaration of Independence and the Mayflower Compact. —Cate Charron, IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026

At the same time Paramount has signaled its intent to introduce an amendment to WBD’s bylaws that would require shareholder approval for any separation of the company’s linear cable assets. —Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

The other issue, in my opinion, with HOAs is that there always seems to be at least one control freak who is the unpaid bylaws enforcement officer. —Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2026

In its October response to the suit, the club maintained that its rules grant the board of governors exclusive control over bylaw changes. —Chase Jordan january 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026