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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
Filed annually with the SEC, the proxy include the election of directors, executive compensation and changes to the company’s bylaws.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
In addition, Paramount will propose an amendment to WBD’s bylaws to require WBD shareholder approval for any separation of Global Networks.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
Mockovak scoured the bylaws of his housing community and discovered a provision that could further elevate his voice, his activism and his spirit.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Town meeting voters in Bellingham most recently rejected the NFG ordinance, while an NFG bylaw enacted by the Board of Health was recently rescinded by town meeting voters in Manchester-By-The-Sea.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
In addition, Paramount will propose an amendment to WBD’s bylaws to require WBD shareholder approval for any separation of Global Networks.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
Mockovak scoured the bylaws of his housing community and discovered a provision that could further elevate his voice, his activism and his spirit.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Town meeting voters in Bellingham most recently rejected the NFG ordinance, while an NFG bylaw enacted by the Board of Health was recently rescinded by town meeting voters in Manchester-By-The-Sea.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bylaw
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Other markers of glucose regulation — including fasting glucose, fasting insulin and measures of insulin resistance — were not significantly associated with Alzheimer’s risk, the researchers noted.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Incredibly, when setting monetary policy, the Fed ignores the value of the dollar and the impact taxes and regulations have on economic activity.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The issue of digital sovereignty and the ability of nations to control the deployment of technology across borders was a hot topic, with leaders warning that divergent rules and governance models risk stalling innovation and stifling growth.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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While reading a Regency romance, the social rules a woman was forced to live by seem almost silly to our modern sensibilities.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Provisions in the new law that go into effect this year aim to change that.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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While federal law makes Ross immune from being directly sued for assault or wrongful death in Good’s shooting, he could be named as a defendant – and end up in front of a jury – in a suit accusing him of denying Good’s civil rights.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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The larger impact on its earnings, however, was from a one-time charge owed to the implementation of new labor code and forex losses, together amounting to about 20 billion rupees.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Long a symbol of motion, freedom and prestige, the horse has animated countless brand codes.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Bylaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bylaw. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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