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 annual meeting and elections process should therefore begin with a careful review of the declaration, articles of incorporation, bylaws, election rules, and applicable Florida statutes. — Gary M. Mars, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

According to bylaws, the HOA did not have to make this information available beyond its physical office, located at one end of the community. — Stephanie A. Dhuman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

The state is suing the Indiana High School Athletic Association and seeking the removal of a bylaw that requires the organization to reserve two seats for minorities on its Board of Directors. — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

But the Musk trailer, which dropped Thursday, does not appear to fall in the category of the campaign advertising those bylaws were enacted to prevent. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026