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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
On top of that, noise and nuisance ordinances can come into play, especially late at night, giving police grounds to respond when fireworks are reported as a disturbance or hazard.
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Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
These ordinances are commonly called leash laws, Animal Control Public Information Officer Melissa Knicely told The Charlotte Observer.
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Eva Flowe
july 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
The law does not require cities to adopt ordinances expanding golf cart driving permissions.
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Matthew Kelly
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
That can lead them to feel pressure to build new roads, modify their land-use ordinances and approve requests from companies wishing to build within their boundaries.
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Lauren Mullenbach,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
The work by Carr set the stage for the city of Miami and the county, which acquired the estate, to approve the nation’s first comprehensive archaeological preservation ordinances in the early 1980s.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
If a disagreement can’t be resolved through direct conversations, homeowners can look into local ordinances, HOA rules, mediation, or professional legal advice.
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Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
30 June 2026
Chula Vista, Coronado, Poway, San Marcos and Santee adopted ordinances last year to prohibit e-bikes for children younger than 12, and a pilot program under Assembly Bill 2234 beefed up e-bike laws.
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Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
Sleeping overnight in a parked car in Fort Worth may violate the city’s parking limits or camping ordinances.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
These ordinances are commonly called leash laws, Animal Control Public Information Officer Melissa Knicely told The Charlotte Observer.
—
Eva Flowe
july 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
The law does not require cities to adopt ordinances expanding golf cart driving permissions.
—
Matthew Kelly
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
That can lead them to feel pressure to build new roads, modify their land-use ordinances and approve requests from companies wishing to build within their boundaries.
—
Lauren Mullenbach,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
The work by Carr set the stage for the city of Miami and the county, which acquired the estate, to approve the nation’s first comprehensive archaeological preservation ordinances in the early 1980s.
—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
If a disagreement can’t be resolved through direct conversations, homeowners can look into local ordinances, HOA rules, mediation, or professional legal advice.
—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
30 June 2026
Chula Vista, Coronado, Poway, San Marcos and Santee adopted ordinances last year to prohibit e-bikes for children younger than 12, and a pilot program under Assembly Bill 2234 beefed up e-bike laws.
—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
Sleeping overnight in a parked car in Fort Worth may violate the city’s parking limits or camping ordinances.
—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordinances
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They were reportedly convicted of violating local morality laws under an Islamic Sharia court in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province.
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The agencies also encouraged states with price-gouging statutes to determine whether enforcement actions are warranted under those laws.
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The Knicks were actually good, breaking a 53-year-drought by winning the NBA championship and inspiring acts of passion and mania across the city.
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Research has consistently found that public acts of bias can affect targeted communities' sense of belonging, psychological safety and trust in institutions.
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Days after Miller shared details about the car accident, which occurred north of Joplin, Missouri, a GoFundMe was set up to pay for hospital bills.
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Congress has repeatedly considered bills with stronger requirements, many of which have garnered bipartisan support.
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The agencies also encouraged states with price-gouging statutes to determine whether enforcement actions are warranted under those laws.
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Those interviews suggest that donors seeking to celebrate America fell for a bait-and-switch that, if true, could have violated various criminal statutes.
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Recent amendments to be considered include assessing a kindergartner’s math knowledge rather than screening for math deficiencies, something that would help identify students who need additional support.
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Unlicensed surplus sales face new restrictions under June 2026 amendments.
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“Ordinances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordinances. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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