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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 bylaws
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.
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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
There are also board bylaws in place on governance standards and a code of ethics.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The bylaws further outline an approach to a potential stock market listing.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In 2022, the Caucus Committee endorsement of Stanford ‘Randy’ Tack for mayor was not endorsed by the general membership at the annual meeting, leading to some confusion as the bylaws were not clear on how to address the situation.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Likewise, the Suns might assert that team disputes are ordinarily reviewed by grievance procedures outlined by the NBA constitution and bylaws, which govern teams and owners, and ultimately overseen by NBA commissioner Adam Silver.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The board’s bylaws state only the chair or someone authorized by the chair can call a meeting, so any decisions made during that meeting and subsequent meetings held after are invalid, the injunction states.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
The plaintiffs hope the suit will result in a permanent change to the state's sports bylaws.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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
There are also board bylaws in place on governance standards and a code of ethics.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The bylaws further outline an approach to a potential stock market listing.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In 2022, the Caucus Committee endorsement of Stanford ‘Randy’ Tack for mayor was not endorsed by the general membership at the annual meeting, leading to some confusion as the bylaws were not clear on how to address the situation.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Likewise, the Suns might assert that team disputes are ordinarily reviewed by grievance procedures outlined by the NBA constitution and bylaws, which govern teams and owners, and ultimately overseen by NBA commissioner Adam Silver.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The board’s bylaws state only the chair or someone authorized by the chair can call a meeting, so any decisions made during that meeting and subsequent meetings held after are invalid, the injunction states.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
The plaintiffs hope the suit will result in a permanent change to the state's sports bylaws.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bylaws
Noun
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The Department of Justice is empowered under the federal securities laws to protect the integrity of the American capital markets by enforcing the securities laws and regulations.—
Samidh Guha,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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In September, Nevada’s Bureau of Water Pollution Control fined the company nearly $250,000 for violating environmental regulations nearly 800 times in the last two years, including for spilling untreated groundwater onto public roads and not reporting it to authorities, ProPublica first reported.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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The cemetery of good but dead laws is infinite; the main thing is that social forces exist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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On the one hand, consumer protection laws are a hallmark of the region.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Bylaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bylaws. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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