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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National Amusements thwarted that move by changing CBS’s bylaws so that such a maneuver would require a 90% supermajority vote. — Keach Hagey, WSJ, "CBS Directors, Les Moonves Negotiating His Exit as CEO," 6 Sep. 2018 Meanwhile, in Delaware, a judge issues an order preventing any changes to the CBS board hours after the Redstone family unilaterally voted to change CBS’ bylaws to require a 90% vote of the board for important matters. — Kate Stanhope, latimes.com, "Timeline: The Redstones' many battles for Viacom ... and now CBS," 22 May 2018 The day before the meeting, Ms. Redstone had changed the board’s bylaws to require a 90 percent supermajority for any motion to carry. — New York Times, "Shari Redstone and Leslie Moonves Have Starring Roles in a Corporate War," 17 May 2018 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

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