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a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature
a local ordinance forbids all street parking during snowstorms
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Recent Examples of ordinances
In May, the West Memphis City Council unanimously approved two ordinances authorizing a $10 billion payment-in-lieu of taxes agreement between the city and an unnamed company.
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Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
Second Amendment advocates say city-by-city ordinances would be cumbersome for permit holders commuting daily between jurisdictions.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Several Fox Valley communities have already approved ordinances to implement a 1% municipal grocery tax to replace the state tax.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Various counties in Michigan enacted ordinances and implemented public laws to ensure the safety of people riding in carts.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
While burn permits are not currently required, safety regulations still apply, such as permissible items and varying city or county ordinances.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
For example, a home services provider could write about how new zoning ordinances in a particular neighborhood affect homeowners planning renovations.
—Oleg Levitas, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Indianapolis law allows the city's Office of Corporation Counsel, a legal team that includes prosecutors who enforce city ordinances, to recommend fines or other actions needed to prevent recurring violations.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
For example, Miami-Dade County’s ordinances state that a first offense carries a fine of $25 to $200, up to 10 days in the county jail, or both the fine and the jail time.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
Second Amendment advocates say city-by-city ordinances would be cumbersome for permit holders commuting daily between jurisdictions.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Several Fox Valley communities have already approved ordinances to implement a 1% municipal grocery tax to replace the state tax.
—Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Various counties in Michigan enacted ordinances and implemented public laws to ensure the safety of people riding in carts.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
While burn permits are not currently required, safety regulations still apply, such as permissible items and varying city or county ordinances.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
For example, a home services provider could write about how new zoning ordinances in a particular neighborhood affect homeowners planning renovations.
—Oleg Levitas, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Indianapolis law allows the city's Office of Corporation Counsel, a legal team that includes prosecutors who enforce city ordinances, to recommend fines or other actions needed to prevent recurring violations.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
For example, Miami-Dade County’s ordinances state that a first offense carries a fine of $25 to $200, up to 10 days in the county jail, or both the fine and the jail time.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordinances
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Schneider said any crackdowns on potential violators are more likely to be aimed at organized efforts to circumvent consumer protection laws, rather than go after every individual who may skirt regulations.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Due to the state's open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Catch the first two acts before the third premieres in November 2025.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The show, which has never shied from controversy, will feature performances from Sabrina Carpenter, Ricky Martin, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin with DJ Snake, and rising alt-pop acts Alex Warren and Sombr.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the state legislature, Salvador has sponsored a variety of bills to regulate AI, including a ban on deepfakes in political campaigns and an initiative to create standards for labeling AI content.—
Kyle Ingram,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The students in the club participated in National History Day, a competition where students present a topic of their interest, and the YMCA Youth and Government Program’s Model Legislative Session, where students debate bills at the Arizona Capitol.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Renaming the department would require an act of Congress, as executive orders cannot override federal laws and statutes.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Public school libraries have had books removed that might have included content that doesn’t align with the statutes.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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This year, around 1,200 amendments were filed by House lawmakers, and only 298 were approved to make it to the floor.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Most soil amendments take a while to become incorporated in gardens and lawns, and many take a year or more to start benefiting plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ordinances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordinances. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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