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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
Our request to rezone a small part of the site at the corner of Wick and Holland is 100% in accordance with City planning and relevant ordinances.
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Julia Avant, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The Chicago City Council also passed affordable-housing ordinances in the nearby neighborhoods.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Joining Hayes in voting to table the budget and salary ordinances were Guzman, Turner, and Ald.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Kenjura told Crain the police department was working on a comprehensive update to the city’s safety ordinances that will address concerns related to e-scooters and other mobility devices.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
While this table provides a helpful starting point, it's recommended to also contact your local child welfare agency, as specific city or county ordinances may apply.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 28 May 2026
The law prevents cities from enacting ordinances that dictate wage levels or working hours for employers.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
The changes come after ProPublica reported in March that under Keller’s tenure, charges have skyrocketed for ordinances related to living on the street.
—Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 26 May 2026
Property ordinances were put into place to stop this and our government continues to ignore them.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Julia Avant, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The Chicago City Council also passed affordable-housing ordinances in the nearby neighborhoods.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Joining Hayes in voting to table the budget and salary ordinances were Guzman, Turner, and Ald.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Kenjura told Crain the police department was working on a comprehensive update to the city’s safety ordinances that will address concerns related to e-scooters and other mobility devices.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
While this table provides a helpful starting point, it's recommended to also contact your local child welfare agency, as specific city or county ordinances may apply.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 28 May 2026
The law prevents cities from enacting ordinances that dictate wage levels or working hours for employers.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
The changes come after ProPublica reported in March that under Keller’s tenure, charges have skyrocketed for ordinances related to living on the street.
—Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 26 May 2026
Property ordinances were put into place to stop this and our government continues to ignore them.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordinances
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The policies proposed by the candidates range from eliminating key environmental laws to providing free childcare and college tuition.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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But the way telemedicine is practiced varies widely, and state laws largely dictate rules that telehealth providers must follow.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Alongside electronica, alt-pop, and indie rock acts, hip-hop has been part of the Gov Ball from year one—the only year the festival actually took place on Governor’s Island—which included sets by Big Boi, Mac Miller, and Das Racist.—
Rob Kenner,
VIBE.com,
8 June 2026
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The Hong Kong government proposed legislation Monday that would allow the city’s leader to designate certain criminal acts as national security offenses, stepping up its efforts to stamp out challenges to its rules in the city where critics say freedoms have been eroding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Well, American public -- people do because their paychecks are not keeping up with their bills.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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They would instead be limited to standard repayment plans, which can mean higher monthly bills.—
Staff reports,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Those policies, their attorneys argue, violate state laws in California that prohibit restrictions on NIL rights, as well as federal antitrust statutes.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Twice in the past 10 years, the city has sued the motel’s owner under nuisance abatement statutes.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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The incorporated amendments were championed by councilmembers, including Pamela Campos, Peter Ortiz, Domingo Candelas, George Casey, Bien Doan, Rosemary Kamei, Anthony Tordillos, and David Cohen.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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And those three constitutional amendments with the adjoining Reconstruction Acts and Civil Rights Acts—there’ll be more of those.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ordinances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordinances. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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