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
Company President Pete Rorke, who has been a member for 61 years, said the change in procedure posed a violation of company bylaws.
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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
However, those bylaws do not appear to prevent a former staffer from representing those same athletes immediately after leaving university employment.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The University of Central Florida’s student government adopted it into its bylaws.
—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
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
However, those bylaws do not appear to prevent a former staffer from representing those same athletes immediately after leaving university employment.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The University of Central Florida’s student government adopted it into its bylaws.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bylaws
Noun
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On Friday afternoon, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made its annual announcement of new awards rules and campaign promotional regulations for the upcoming 99th Oscars scheduled for Sunday, March 14, 2027.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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But these regulations are also determined from a business perspective, something Norris acknowledged drivers can sometimes forget.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The back-to-back resignations and investigations, spanning both parties and both the legislative and executive branches, have reignited a debate about whether Washington’s rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the misconduct unfolding within it.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Confirm whether the rules apply to all classes of e-bikes as some areas also have stricter laws for the faster (class 3) e-bikes.—
Dr. Phyllis Agran,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Becerra proposes to require cities and counties to approve or deny building permits within 90 days, loosening certain regulations for infill projects and reforming construction defect laws to encourage more construction of entry-level condos.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The proposal would allow NYC a pilot program requiring the installation of technology that detects speed, and slows drivers down, particularly those who have a long rap sheet of breaking speeding laws.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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“Bylaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bylaws. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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