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
In the April letter to the Colorado High School Activities Association, more than 60 school board members, district leaders, and charter school leaders in Colorado urged the group to change its bylaws and guidance for schools to adhere to President Trump’s executive order on transgender athletes.
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Ann Schimke, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
Usmanov is forty-three but already knows who will be in charge of his funeral playlist, and of drinks (bylaws notwithstanding), and of enforcing his persona-non-grata list.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
In 2020, Elite’s bylaws had listed Prime as its sole controlling entity, meaning Prime could choose Elite’s board members and change Elite’s articles or bylaws.
—Kristen Taketa, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
The organization has been operating since 2023 without a budget, bylaws, ethics statements or audits required under state law.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
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Ann Schimke, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
Usmanov is forty-three but already knows who will be in charge of his funeral playlist, and of drinks (bylaws notwithstanding), and of enforcing his persona-non-grata list.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
In 2020, Elite’s bylaws had listed Prime as its sole controlling entity, meaning Prime could choose Elite’s board members and change Elite’s articles or bylaws.
—Kristen Taketa, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
The organization has been operating since 2023 without a budget, bylaws, ethics statements or audits required under state law.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bylaw
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The suspect's background in private security and his use of police-like tactics has raised questions about screening processes for security personnel and the regulation of companies that operate police-resembling vehicles.—
Adeola Adeosun
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Game 2 — Panthers 5, Oilers 4 (double overtime): The Oilers tied the game with 17.8 seconds left in regulation to force overtime for a second consecutive game.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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But if Ayatollah Khamenei and his regime is seriously weakened that could destabilize the rule of the theocrats.—
Ian Pannell,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
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Chef Black’s approach to fine dining breaks conventional rules, and that’s exactly what makes Grey Sweater special.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025
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Oyun-Erdene’s supporters say his ouster had three drivers: Firstly, and with a dash of irony, his relentless pursuit of official graft, including a draft law his cabinet just submitted that would compel all public officials to justify their income.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
13 June 2025
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Newsom said in a court filing on Thursday that troops had moved beyond those allowable duties to actively assist ICE agents in making arrests, in violation of a federal law known as the Posse Comitatus Act, which is designed to prevent the military from being used as a domestic police force.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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In 2024, organizations across industries began to implement AI to drive efficiency, especially by answering questions and writing code, emails and content.—
Hed Kovetz,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Additionally, hundreds more clearance fashion finds are on sale for an extra 50 percent off with code WOW50. J.Crew Factory Eyelet Midi Dress, $50 with code (orig.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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“Bylaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bylaw. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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