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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
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The bill would ban tobacco for anyone born after January 1, 2009, and strengthen regulations on the sale of tobacco and vaping products.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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As part of the Federal Aviation Administration regulations, administrators cannot interfere with or restrict federal and civil aviation activities, explained Stephanie McFarland, a spokesperson for airport officials.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
31 Oct. 2025
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The new rules went into effect for the 72nd Miss Universe pageant in 2023, according to an internal memo obtained by The National.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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If the high court rules in the favor of the comptroller general who filed the suit, the port sale would be annulled.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Oct. 2025
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The president’s comments come after his administration expanded a federal program that deputizes local police to enforce immigration laws, signing up nearly 16,000 officers across 40 states as part of an effort to boost deportations, according to data reviewed by Bloomberg News.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Trump is setting rates by bypassing laws that require a more detailed process for imposing tariffs in limited circumstances.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bylaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bylaws. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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