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
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.
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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 requires the university to ban student group bylaws restricting Zionist speakers and mandates antisemitism training.
—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
House Republicans investigated the matter last year and found the Hope Florida Foundation had no bylaws and didn’t submit its federal tax returns on time.
—Gray Rohrer, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
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 requires the university to ban student group bylaws restricting Zionist speakers and mandates antisemitism training.
—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
House Republicans investigated the matter last year and found the Hope Florida Foundation had no bylaws and didn’t submit its federal tax returns on time.
—Gray Rohrer, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bylaws
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The county changed its stance with new regulations in December that allowed ultralight access within certain guidelines, which pilots have claimed are overly-restrictive and cost-prohibitive for hobbyists who fly the relatively inexpensive aircraft.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Kelley makes a play for Göring’s trust by befriending his wife and daughter and carrying letters to them, against all regulations.—
Alice Kaplan,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Federal rules required that phone carriers be able to track the locations of phones for emergency services; Altman struck deals with carriers to tap these capabilities for the company’s use.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The rules are riddled with conditional exemptions that even experienced attorneys struggle to interpret.—
Tom Manzo,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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However, some Idaho taxpayers can expect longer waits on refunds due to state tax conformity laws the Idaho Statesman previously reported.—
Hali Smith
April 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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The mayor also says the city could need to stop enforcing laws against street camping and vehicle habitation if there are major cuts to city-run lots for people living in vehicles or tents.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Bylaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bylaws. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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