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
Similar bylaws have been rejected in Worcester, Peabody, Milton, Westfield and Westminster.
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Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
It’s also structured as a public benefit corporation, with bylaws that prioritize social impact.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
According to the Post, the Kennedy Center’s bylaws have not necessarily previously designated ex officio members as able to vote.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2025
Four to eight new members will be selected, according to PFHOF bylaws.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025
None of the above five optional eligibility factors are automatically applicable – they must be stated in either the HOA bylaws or election rules.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Staff in both cities will continue to work on staffing and intergovernmental agreements, as well as the service contract, bylaws and articles of incorporation, before returning to the Common Council and other city officials for further approvals.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The businessman says he was not provided a hearing before he was removed, in violation of club rules, and that the club’s board could not have voted to remove him in such short order, as required by bylaws.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
So if the election were based purely on his playing exploits, as the PFHOF bylaws mandate, Tyrer would have been inducted long ago.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
It’s also structured as a public benefit corporation, with bylaws that prioritize social impact.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
According to the Post, the Kennedy Center’s bylaws have not necessarily previously designated ex officio members as able to vote.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2025
Four to eight new members will be selected, according to PFHOF bylaws.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025
None of the above five optional eligibility factors are automatically applicable – they must be stated in either the HOA bylaws or election rules.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
Staff in both cities will continue to work on staffing and intergovernmental agreements, as well as the service contract, bylaws and articles of incorporation, before returning to the Common Council and other city officials for further approvals.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The businessman says he was not provided a hearing before he was removed, in violation of club rules, and that the club’s board could not have voted to remove him in such short order, as required by bylaws.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
So if the election were based purely on his playing exploits, as the PFHOF bylaws mandate, Tyrer would have been inducted long ago.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bylaws
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As argued in his book Abundance, Ezra Klein explains how America's growth has been hindered by well-meaning regulations, permitting requirements, and veto points that have blocked affordable housing, infrastructure, and clean energy development.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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To receive a cart, applicants must be 18 years or older, live in LA County, be self-employed as a sidewalk vendor, earn less than $75,000 annually from vending, operate within either unincorporated LA County or the City of LA, and commit to full compliance with public health and safety regulations.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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So there's really no choice but for the four major conference commissioners to compile a set of rules and guidelines that make at least a marginal bit of sense.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Georgetown law professor Steve Vladeck, a witness called by Democrats, said the nondisclosure process followed then-existing DOJ guidelines and that Congress only revised notification rules after a 2024 inspector general report.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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In fact, Penn may have actually violated one of California’s clean air laws.—
David Matthews,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The project involves removing asbestos and lead contamination, updating the facilities to be compliant with accessibility laws, and upgrading electrical and ventilation systems.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Bylaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bylaws. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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