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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 University of Central Florida’s student government adopted it into its bylaws.
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Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
An ad hoc committee — facilitated by former City Manager Bob Kiely — drafted a proposal to amend the bylaws as part of larger changes, but not all of the recommendations were completely passed on to the general membership.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Rules cannot conflict with the HOA’s articles of incorporation, CC&Rs or bylaws, per Section 4350(c).
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
The settlement now bans such bylaws.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
What the board can do Under the district’s board bylaws, a special meeting may be called at any time by the board president or a majority of trustees.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The Kennedy Center, though, cited a change in its bylaws last year that restricted voting rights of the ex officio members, which include members of Congress from both parties.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
Earlier this month, the school sued the conference seeking an injunction that would bar CUSA from placing Louisiana Tech on the conference’s 2026 football schedule and deem CUSA’s bylaws unenforceable, among other requests.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Town bylaws prohibit renting driveways or parking spots without a commercial parking license issued by the Select Board.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
An ad hoc committee — facilitated by former City Manager Bob Kiely — drafted a proposal to amend the bylaws as part of larger changes, but not all of the recommendations were completely passed on to the general membership.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Rules cannot conflict with the HOA’s articles of incorporation, CC&Rs or bylaws, per Section 4350(c).
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026
The settlement now bans such bylaws.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
What the board can do Under the district’s board bylaws, a special meeting may be called at any time by the board president or a majority of trustees.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The Kennedy Center, though, cited a change in its bylaws last year that restricted voting rights of the ex officio members, which include members of Congress from both parties.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
Earlier this month, the school sued the conference seeking an injunction that would bar CUSA from placing Louisiana Tech on the conference’s 2026 football schedule and deem CUSA’s bylaws unenforceable, among other requests.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Town bylaws prohibit renting driveways or parking spots without a commercial parking license issued by the Select Board.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bylaws
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Hungary's economic crisis won't be solved alone by these funds, Darvas said, but by complying with EU regulations, the new government will signal that the country is a stable place for investments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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However, a careful review of the statutes and connected regulations reveals that probably very few if any California common-interest developments will be affected by this law.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Across the country, retailers and low-income Americans are facing complex new rules overhauling what millions of people can buy with food stamps.—
Rachel Roubein,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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One can see why wrestling appealed to him—the crowd is everything, the rules mean nothing, and the referees are so feckless that they often get knocked out and everyone laughs.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the rollout of India’s new four labor codes, intended to replace a patchwork of older laws, formally began on April 1, though implementation depends on individual states finalizing their own rules.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Tybee Island has an open container ordinance, so drinks can be taken out onto the beach in to-go cups, but public intoxication laws will also be enforced.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Bylaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bylaws. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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