ORDINANCES Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

ordinances

noun

plural of ordinance

as in laws

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 The sober home ordinances that the state is attacking are modeled after Costa Mesa’s rules; rules that have prevailed over these exact kinds of objections in federal court. — Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 9 July 2026 The city also needs to change its own outdated ordinances but is waiting until the new rules are enacted, management analyst Giovanni Jungo told the Elgin City Council at its Wednesday night meeting. — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Granbury City Council passed this set of ordinances in April that established standards for data centers and power-generation facilities. — Mary Ella Hastings updated July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 Indian Trail and Matthews are weighing new restrictions on sidewalks and greenways, while Charlotte City Council has launched its own review of whether the city’s ordinances have kept pace with technology. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026 Noise ordinances exist to balance construction needs with neighborhood peace and prevent excessive disruptions. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 5 July 2026 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. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 3 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

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Noun

The deal could close as soon as July 22, though several states, including Oregon and California, are investigating whether the $111 billion transaction violates their antitrust laws.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2026
Prediction markets can legally operate in Texas because they’re regulated by the federal government rather than under state gambling laws.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026

Definition of laws

Noun

Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who promised to bring in the law during his 2024 election campaign, is due to open debate on the bill in the Commons on Tuesday in one of his final acts as leader.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
The prohibition, together with the delegated and implementing acts, will apply to large companies beginning Sunday.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

Definition of acts

Noun

These much larger centers have begun sprouting up across the nation and making headlines for sucking up communities’ water, spiking power bills and causing other environmental issues.

— Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
In recent months, members of Congress have been debating more limited bills that would only ban trading by lawmakers, and not the president.

— Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of bills

Noun

But although the court has been expanding executive power in some situations, the justices have reduced the leeway administrative agencies have to issue regulations that add additional requirements to clear statutes.

— Benjamin Leff, The Conversation, 9 July 2026
Many of the rules can be derived from statutes (Open Meeting Act, Civil Code Sections 4900-4955) and good meeting rules can add further important guidance.

— Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026

Definition of statutes

Noun

His father was born just months after the 1947 amendments came into force, and so narrowly missed out on a hereditary title.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
The base bill would be sent to the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee for further consideration, hearings or amendments.

— Lorie Konish, CNBC, 14 July 2026

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