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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 precedent is in the bylaws.
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Daryl G. Jones, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Its bylaws include requirements for open public meetings, meeting minutes available to the public, an annual financial review and more, according to a document included with a staff report attached online to the upcoming City Council meeting’s agenda.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Note that per Civil Code 4775, HOAs can only allocate repair and maintenance responsibility in the CC&Rs – HOAs cannot do this in bylaws or rules.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
The United States Premier Hockey League’s bylaws, which USA TODAY obtained, offer no recourse to players whose teams don’t deliver on their promises.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Second, the bylaws were updated to clearly prohibit school officials, such as coaches and principals within a school district, from meeting or communicating with students who are not already enrolled or eligible for enrollment based on their current address or school attendance.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Company President Pete Rorke, who has been a member for 61 years, said the change in procedure posed a violation of company bylaws.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
To do so, the HOA follows the process outlined for rule creation and revision outlined in its community bylaws, Kenin says.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
The University of Central Florida’s student government adopted it into its bylaws.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Daryl G. Jones, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Its bylaws include requirements for open public meetings, meeting minutes available to the public, an annual financial review and more, according to a document included with a staff report attached online to the upcoming City Council meeting’s agenda.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Note that per Civil Code 4775, HOAs can only allocate repair and maintenance responsibility in the CC&Rs – HOAs cannot do this in bylaws or rules.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
The United States Premier Hockey League’s bylaws, which USA TODAY obtained, offer no recourse to players whose teams don’t deliver on their promises.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Second, the bylaws were updated to clearly prohibit school officials, such as coaches and principals within a school district, from meeting or communicating with students who are not already enrolled or eligible for enrollment based on their current address or school attendance.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Company President Pete Rorke, who has been a member for 61 years, said the change in procedure posed a violation of company bylaws.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
To do so, the HOA follows the process outlined for rule creation and revision outlined in its community bylaws, Kenin says.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
The University of Central Florida’s student government adopted it into its bylaws.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bylaws
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The comments came two weeks after the House rejected DeSantis’ push to pass bills to expand vaccine exemptions for children entering public schools and to install consumer-friendly regulations on artificial intelligence products and companies.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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But China sees a transparency issue in the way the rates are imposed, asserting that the carriers are violating filing regulations.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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As the United Kingdom works to make online spaces safer for children through age verification methods, kids are finding creative ways to skirt the rules, including drawing on facial hair to dupe facial recognition systems.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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One of the simplest rules for a quieter stay is to choose a cabin surrounded by other guest accommodation.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Similar laws are on the books in Europe, and there’s no evidence that prices have gone up because of them.—
Justin Sanchez,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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In addition, this legislation could provide leaders with protection on state laws pertaining to NIL, which has led to lawsuits and a plethora of disagreements.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Bylaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bylaws. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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