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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Its bylaws stated clearly that any material change in the organization would require the unanimous approval of the treaty signatories, all of which were sovereign nations.
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Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 17 Sep. 2024
Friday’s three-hour meeting saw members go over bylaws, establish subcommittees, and elect volunteers to chair those committees, which will meet at least once a month over the next two years.
—Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 July 2024
The number is calculated from a Democratic bylaws formula, which is based on each state’s population and percentage of the total Democratic vote.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 July 2024
According to the league bylaws, controlling owners must own at least 35 percent of a club, meaning Bay and Iger would have to spend at a minimum of $87.5 million to make the purchase.
—Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Washington Post, 17 July 2024
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Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 17 Sep. 2024
Friday’s three-hour meeting saw members go over bylaws, establish subcommittees, and elect volunteers to chair those committees, which will meet at least once a month over the next two years.
—Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 July 2024
The number is calculated from a Democratic bylaws formula, which is based on each state’s population and percentage of the total Democratic vote.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 July 2024
According to the league bylaws, controlling owners must own at least 35 percent of a club, meaning Bay and Iger would have to spend at a minimum of $87.5 million to make the purchase.
—Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Washington Post, 17 July 2024
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The president-elect, who has vowed to end federal policies that encourage EV sales, has previously targeted environmental regulations that mandate lower-pollution emissions.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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Last week, bond yields surged on expectations that President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to lower tax rates, increase tariffs and reduce regulation could ultimately lead to higher U.S. government debt and inflation, along with faster economic growth.Alex Veiga, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The incident spurred the Republican lawmaker’s effort to pass a bill this spring in the Kentucky legislature that sets rules for self-driving vehicles, including the largest commercial trucks after July 2026.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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No mandate exists — though stronger emissions rules could mean automakers would have to sell many more EVs by 2032 or face stiff penalties if those rules weren't changed — but Detroit automakers were part of drawing up those standards.Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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The 2-1 decision from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday comes as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a challenge to a similar law in Tennessee, which may ultimately determine whether all such state laws around the country can be enforced.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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And in only one case did the delivery person scan the buyer’s ID, as required by federal law.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Overall, the process couldn't be easier: scan a QR code, install an app, and you're connected.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Read more about ProPublica’s approach to investigative journalism in our ethics code.ProPublica, ProPublica, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Bylaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bylaw. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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