Thesaurus results for BYLAWS

bylaws

noun

plural of bylaw

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 Many bylaws or CC&Rs say that HOA owners or members are record owners, meaning that a deed is on file in the county recorder’s office documenting that the person is an owner. — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 The board’s bylaws call for three committees focused on student success, operations and finance, but none has been formally established. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Beard is fashioning a Ted out of paper clips when Roy comes to release him for violating the comportment bylaws. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The league’s current collective-bargaining agreement—the bylaws that set guidelines for payroll, player movement, and the on-field rules—is set to expire just before midnight on December 1st. — Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026 The irony is those same colleges are NCAA members, meaning they’re contractually bound to follow NCAA bylaws that athletes challenge in court. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Democrats are poised to start their 2028 presidential primary in South Carolina, after the Democratic National Committee’s rules and bylaws committee recommended keeping the state at the front of their calendar. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 24 July 2026 The Democratic Party’s powerful rules and bylaws committee, meeting July 24, chose Nevada to go after South Carolina, freezing traditional first-in-the-nation state New Hampshire out of the top two slots. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Sankey’s point is conferences have always had their own bylaws and rules, and even enforcement. — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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Noun

However, federal regulations passed in the late 1990s prohibit the government from sharing information that could reveal that the person getting deported applied for asylum.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Since vintage base ball league teams agree to abide by the same rules used in 1858, only 37 rules are applied to the sport, as compared to today’s numerous regulations guiding the players of today’s baseball games.

— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of regulations

Noun

In seeking a new trial, Anthony’s attorneys have argued that the June proceedings were marred by strict courtroom rules and improper jury instructions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Federal rules generally require more credentials and inspections for boats carrying more than six passengers for hire.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of rules

Noun

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid has repeatedly said the administration is working to establish conditions under which girls and women can attend classrooms or university campuses in line with Islamic Sharia laws.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
With the inconspicuous glasses, however, that assumption becomes much harder to make—meaning privacy and consent laws can potentially be invoked.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026