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
As the vote was first counted, the vote for the bylaw changes needed a few more votes.
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Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
World Aquatics has already introduced a bylaw to ban coaches and athletes who will participate in the Enhanced Games, leaving Ben Proud with just one choice.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
There are also board bylaws in place on governance standards and a code of ethics.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In 2022, the Caucus Committee endorsement of Stanford ‘Randy’ Tack for mayor was not endorsed by the general membership at the annual meeting, leading to some confusion as the bylaws were not clear on how to address the situation.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
World Aquatics has already introduced a bylaw to ban coaches and athletes who will participate in the Enhanced Games, leaving Ben Proud with just one choice.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
There are also board bylaws in place on governance standards and a code of ethics.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In 2022, the Caucus Committee endorsement of Stanford ‘Randy’ Tack for mayor was not endorsed by the general membership at the annual meeting, leading to some confusion as the bylaws were not clear on how to address the situation.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bylaw
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But regulation was meant to bring normalcy and order to what was once considered an illicit, though widespread, activity.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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Paying close attention to how each pillow affected their sleep, any improvements in neck pain, restlessness, and temperature regulation, to determine which pillows made the grade as the most luxurious options out there, both in sleep feel and in material makeup.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
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The number of foreign residents has risen sharply in recent years, reaching a record 3 percent of the population in 2024, as Tokyo cautiously loosened visa rules for workers in key industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and caregiving.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, Laporta has now become closer to La Liga president Tebas, as Barca have looked for more flexibility in meeting the competition’s strict financial sustainability rules.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Under state law, countywide petitions must be signed by 15% of those who voted for the office of circuit clerk in the most recent general election.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Detroit Mercy Law to review shipwreck's legal impact The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will host a special law review symposium on the Fitzgerald shipwreck's 50th anniversary addressing the legal aspect of fatal shipwrecks.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Spanx Airessentials Relaxed Long Sleeve Top Loads of shopper-favorite Spanx styles are quietly marked down right now, and first-time shoppers can even score an additional 15 percent at checkout off with the code FIRST15.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Harmlessly wandering about the village, belly and breasts exposed—at times completely naked—Pagli discomforts established codes of etiquette.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Bylaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bylaw. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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