as in regulation
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 bylaw
Mountain West bylaws set that at roughly $18 million per school with more than a year’s notice, which the five defectors provided.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Authorities in New York State are now asking Tesla to delete the bylaw entirely.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 16 July 2025
Previously, the bylaw described the board as 13 to 23 members, and with the recent series of trustee departures (eight overall), the group had been unable to meet a quorum to take action on any agenda items or approve previous meeting minutes.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
The club may have its own bylaws or membership requirements that dictate who can be a member, the number of members allowed per property, and whether membership is tied to ownership, residency, or both.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2025
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Authorities in New York State are now asking Tesla to delete the bylaw entirely.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 16 July 2025
Previously, the bylaw described the board as 13 to 23 members, and with the recent series of trustee departures (eight overall), the group had been unable to meet a quorum to take action on any agenda items or approve previous meeting minutes.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
The club may have its own bylaws or membership requirements that dictate who can be a member, the number of members allowed per property, and whether membership is tied to ownership, residency, or both.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bylaw
Noun
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Studies show that napping supports emotional regulation, learning and memory consolidation.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Blackburn is confident the state will boost warning systems soon, but said that turning the tide on land use regulations could take years.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What if my neighbor doesn't follow Milwaukee's rules about weeds and grass?—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The other is Aaron Judge, who just long-jumped over everyone and is breaking all the rules for what a mortal-lock Hall of Famer has looked like.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Tuscaloosa's first brewpub, opening after Alabama passed a 2009 gourmet beer law, spotlights musicians, writers and other artists in its Moon Room, serves stylized pub food with indoor-outdoor dining and offers classic pinball, video and board games inside.—
Susan Stapleton,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
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In 1965: In a landmark moment for health care, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed amendments to the Social Securities Act of 1935 into law, creating two federal health programs: Medicare and Medicaid.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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The recall affects all lot codes of the product, which could pose a serious health risk to individuals with milk allergies or sensitivities.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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The new parking meter regulations will go into effect immediately, changing the city’s current code, according to the ordinance.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
31 July 2025
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“Bylaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bylaw. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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