Thesaurus results for BYLAWS

bylaws

noun

plural of bylaw

as in regulations

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 bylaws Doing the math, that leaves two other units with residents who will have a say since allowing the foundation to take over the entire space would require changing the co-op’s bylaws, Richards said. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026 And Silver, according to the NBA’s constitution and bylaws, has significant latitude to impose discipline. — David Aldridge, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The choice facing concerned district leaders Tuesday was between empowering a leadership willing to rig its bylaws to keep power, or a coalition willing to tolerate antisemitism to acquire it. — Doug Schneider, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 Operating agreements, bylaws or buy-sell agreements can determine what happens next, Higgins says, including whether surviving owners have the right or obligation to purchase a deceased owner’s interest. — Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 It was assumed the rack would be a new state record typical and CBM bylaws require panel measuring of any antlers that are a potential record. — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026 Many bylaws or CC&Rs say that HOA owners or members are record owners, meaning that a deed is on file in the county recorder’s office documenting that the person is an owner. — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 The board’s bylaws call for three committees focused on student success, operations and finance, but none has been formally established. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Beard is fashioning a Ted out of paper clips when Roy comes to release him for violating the comportment bylaws. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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Noun

At the new packaging coalition, one lobbyist is Rachel Wagoner, the former head of CalRecycle, who helped draft, negotiate and usher in the regulations for the single-use plastics bill.

— Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
While calling for additional regulations involving e-bikes, the chief also returned to the scene to personally thank those who helped rescue the woman.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of regulations

Noun

The new rules mandated that referees stop play for a ten-minute hydration break that allows players to drink fluids, change clothes, or shower in their locker room.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Local authorities say rules have been set by US authorities barring personnel from visiting cannabis dispensaries and taking part in watersports including jet skiing and parasailing.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of rules

Noun

The state agency oversees the facility’s air and water quality permits and compliance with environmental waste laws.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Johnson has repeatedly spoken out about how Missouri’s gun laws have hampered prosecuting the case, after two of the men charged in the shooting received plea agreements.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026