bylaw

noun

by·law | \ˈbī-ˌlȯ

variants: or less commonly byelaw

Definition of bylaw

1 : a rule adopted by an organization chiefly for the government of its members and the regulation of its affairs

2 : a local ordinance

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Examples of bylaw in a Sentence

the club's bylaws bar any member whose annual dues remain unpaid from voting in the election

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The new bylaws follow an investigation that shook men’s college basketball last year. — Matthew Gutierrez, WSJ, "NCAA Tweaks Amateur Rules for College Basketball Players," 8 Aug. 2018 Many pointed to general manager Dan Arnett, who was hired in September 2016 from Central Co-op in Seattle and would have taken over as CEO had the vote passed, as the new bylaws' architect. — Benjy Egel, sacbee, "Sacramento co-op members vote not to overhaul constitution after heated campaign," 23 June 2018 The bylaw change which allows for the event to take place with a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals needs to be reviewed and approved by the Attorney General’s office, according Town Administrator Charlie Seelig. — Jean Lang, BostonGlobe.com, "Halifax vote clears way for Mudfest," 25 May 2018 Schanz said Hansen, Guerra and Woo violated committee bylaws by supporting Schubert, a Republican. — Ryan Lillis, sacbee, "Three prominent Sacramento Democrats were punished for endorsing DA Schubert," 15 June 2018 The bylaws were amended May 16 and now require that at least 90% of CBS' board approve dividends and other major business. — Meg James, latimes.com, "CBS says it will challenge Shari Redstone's bylaw changes," 22 May 2018 On Wednesday, Fuchs inquired about a prohibition against drugs listed in the Bandidos’ bylaws. — Guillermo Contreras, San Antonio Express-News, "At his trial, Bandidos ex-president admits using cocaine," 2 May 2018 The health and safety bylaw was adopted Jan. 10, 1995. — Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan State responds to NCAA probe over role in Larry Nassar case," 19 Apr. 2018 But before the board acted on that measure, National Amusements had amended the bylaws to require 90% of directors to support such a move. — Drew Fitzgerald, WSJ, "AT&T Expressed Interest in CBS to Shari Redstone Before Time Warner Deal," 24 June 2018

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