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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
And decibel levels would abide by local noise ordinances, with the facility’s HVAC system making about as much sound as a standard office system, according to the company.
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Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The complaint also alleges that the project is violating ordinances setting limits on lighting and noise levels, and an ordinance that prohibits storage of combustible materials, including diesel generators.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Supporters hope that the bill, which is similar to ordinances in Denver, Fort Collins, Aurora, and other local jurisdictions, will prevent the sale of puppies bred by unscrupulous puppy mills where dogs and cats are confined in tiny cages bearing one litter after another.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Nordseth plans to sue under Proposition S, a charter amendment approved by voters in November 2024 that allows residents to bring lawsuits against the city to enforce compliance with the city charter, city ordinances and state law.
—Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Other jurisdictions have adopted similar ordinances, including the cities of West Sacramento and San Diego, and Placer and Nevada counties.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The approval of the new ordinances came as the city's 180-day temporary moratorium on new data center facilities was set to expire on March 23.
—Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
For additional reporting on how Fishers and Carmel are adjusting to the new law that bans their rental cap ordinances, click here.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026
In 2024, Berkeley and Oakland passed ordinances outlawing discrimination based on family structure, including polyamorous relationships.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The complaint also alleges that the project is violating ordinances setting limits on lighting and noise levels, and an ordinance that prohibits storage of combustible materials, including diesel generators.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Supporters hope that the bill, which is similar to ordinances in Denver, Fort Collins, Aurora, and other local jurisdictions, will prevent the sale of puppies bred by unscrupulous puppy mills where dogs and cats are confined in tiny cages bearing one litter after another.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Nordseth plans to sue under Proposition S, a charter amendment approved by voters in November 2024 that allows residents to bring lawsuits against the city to enforce compliance with the city charter, city ordinances and state law.
—Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Other jurisdictions have adopted similar ordinances, including the cities of West Sacramento and San Diego, and Placer and Nevada counties.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The approval of the new ordinances came as the city's 180-day temporary moratorium on new data center facilities was set to expire on March 23.
—Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
For additional reporting on how Fishers and Carmel are adjusting to the new law that bans their rental cap ordinances, click here.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026
In 2024, Berkeley and Oakland passed ordinances outlawing discrimination based on family structure, including polyamorous relationships.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordinances
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However, some Idaho taxpayers can expect longer waits on refunds due to state tax conformity laws the Idaho Statesman previously reported.—
Hali Smith
April 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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The mayor also says the city could need to stop enforcing laws against street camping and vehicle habitation if there are major cuts to city-run lots for people living in vehicles or tents.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Dion will perform multiple shows per week throughout September and October at the 40,000-seat venue, which has previously hosted major acts such as Taylor Swift, the Rolling Stones and Kendrick Lamar.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Though Israel technically has the death penalty on the books as a possible punishment for acts of genocide, espionage during wartime and certain terror offenses, the country hasn’t put anyone to death since Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann in 1962.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The dueling bills leave the shutdown without an end in sight.—
Caroline Linton,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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That will enable getting cheaper, cleaner renewable energy onto the grid faster to reduce electric bills.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Unlike other international financial heavyweights like the IMF or the World Bank, the Paris Club lacks a legal mandate or statutes.—
Sven van Mourik,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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As the college sports industry continues to evolve, DOJ will look for ways to apply already existing criminal statutes, like the wire fraud statute, to areas susceptible to fraudulent or corrupt conduct.—
Robert L. Boone,
Sportico.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those amendments still require ratification by 38 states— so there’s no risk of a runaway rewrite of the founding document.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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But its parliament has just passed controversial amendments to such laws, which remove the right to self-identification and narrow the definition of ‘transgender’.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Ordinances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordinances. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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