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
In yet another twist, the center’s board reportedly changed its bylaws in 2025 to limit voting by the 23 board members not appointed by the president.
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E. Andrew Taylor, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
If neighbors were going to go big, neighbors said, King would go bigger, using whatever Kansas City ordinances or HOA bylaws — or lack of ordinances or by-laws — to his advantage.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
However, Caucus rules require a two-thirds majority to amend the bylaws, and the proposal fell short of that threshold.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
The party's influential rules and bylaws panel is expected to start considering the applications at a Saturday meeting in Puerto Rico.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
The change would add the biblical bylaws as the only religious writing among the 16 historical documents, including the Declaration of Independence and the Mayflower Compact.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
At the same time Paramount has signaled its intent to introduce an amendment to WBD’s bylaws that would require shareholder approval for any separation of the company’s linear cable assets.
—Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The other issue, in my opinion, with HOAs is that there always seems to be at least one control freak who is the unpaid bylaws enforcement officer.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2026
The Art Jury was established almost 100 years ago in 1927 to oversee building, landscaping and grading permits by closely following the Protective Covenant (PC) bylaws, regulations and guidelines.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
E. Andrew Taylor, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
If neighbors were going to go big, neighbors said, King would go bigger, using whatever Kansas City ordinances or HOA bylaws — or lack of ordinances or by-laws — to his advantage.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
However, Caucus rules require a two-thirds majority to amend the bylaws, and the proposal fell short of that threshold.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
The party's influential rules and bylaws panel is expected to start considering the applications at a Saturday meeting in Puerto Rico.
—Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
The change would add the biblical bylaws as the only religious writing among the 16 historical documents, including the Declaration of Independence and the Mayflower Compact.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
At the same time Paramount has signaled its intent to introduce an amendment to WBD’s bylaws that would require shareholder approval for any separation of the company’s linear cable assets.
—Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The other issue, in my opinion, with HOAs is that there always seems to be at least one control freak who is the unpaid bylaws enforcement officer.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2026
The Art Jury was established almost 100 years ago in 1927 to oversee building, landscaping and grading permits by closely following the Protective Covenant (PC) bylaws, regulations and guidelines.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bylaws
Noun
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The group hammered out details on things like identifying a chain of command for communication with ICE agents, talking through different possible scenarios and sorting through an understanding of judicial warrants and regulations.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The loss of seats was needed to be compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, Perry said.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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There are rules about a team winning too often, and the Hawks have picked in the top three for three straight years.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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But talking about identity has ever-shifting rules and hierarchies that amount to bear-traps that can spring at any time.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While that is the standard that would be considered in a civil case, local investigators are also looking into whether any state laws were violated.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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This happens because of several factors, including changes in tax laws, annual IRS inflation adjustments and more.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Bylaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bylaws. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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