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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
Alvarez asked what ordinances might apply.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Its future is unclear, though, because state preemption laws prevent cities from creating their own gun ordinances.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Dark Sky International now recognizes more than 200 dark sky places across 22 countries, certifying destinations that actively protect night skies and reduce artificial light pollution through local ordinances and lighting retrofits.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Jack Thomas, senior vice president of economic development for the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce said Google will be governed by the city's noise ordinances, and the company has pledged to meet or better them.
—Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
Local lighting ordinances reduce light pollution, and residents can receive financial assistance to retrofit fixtures.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Local lighting ordinances cut down on light pollution, and residents can even receive financial assistance to retrofit lighting fixtures.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Cavemen had clubs, Vikings had axes, but what can the modern man-about-town brandish to continue this martial tradition, while steering clear of city ordinances and the disapproval of his peers?
—Air Mail, 9 May 2026
The city attorney has the obligation to draft ordinances to reflect the intent of Council and also has the independent obligation to flag risk and refuse to rubber-stamp actions that are unconstitutional or violate the charter/applicable law.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Its future is unclear, though, because state preemption laws prevent cities from creating their own gun ordinances.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Dark Sky International now recognizes more than 200 dark sky places across 22 countries, certifying destinations that actively protect night skies and reduce artificial light pollution through local ordinances and lighting retrofits.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Jack Thomas, senior vice president of economic development for the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce said Google will be governed by the city's noise ordinances, and the company has pledged to meet or better them.
—Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
Local lighting ordinances reduce light pollution, and residents can receive financial assistance to retrofit fixtures.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Local lighting ordinances cut down on light pollution, and residents can even receive financial assistance to retrofit lighting fixtures.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Cavemen had clubs, Vikings had axes, but what can the modern man-about-town brandish to continue this martial tradition, while steering clear of city ordinances and the disapproval of his peers?
—Air Mail, 9 May 2026
The city attorney has the obligation to draft ordinances to reflect the intent of Council and also has the independent obligation to flag risk and refuse to rubber-stamp actions that are unconstitutional or violate the charter/applicable law.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordinances
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Similar laws are on the books in Europe, and there’s no evidence that prices have gone up because of them.—
Justin Sanchez,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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In addition, this legislation could provide leaders with protection on state laws pertaining to NIL, which has led to lawsuits and a plethora of disagreements.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Most other acts by those of a Wolves persuasion barely generated a murmur, and the lap of appreciation by head coach Rob Edwards brought more than a smattering of boos.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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As streaming technology improves and festivals continue drawing top-shelf acts, livestreams of music festivals have become more common.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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Its all-inclusive concept means there’s no fussing about signing bills after lunch or scanning the activities list for prices, which sets the tone for a proper toes-in-the-sand break on one of the country’s prettiest islands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Most bills are subject to a filibuster and thus need 60 votes for passage — meaning Republicans must find some Democratic support in the 53-47 Senate.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The lawsuit argued that Georgia law mandates transparency in all aspects of the conduct of elections and the counting and recording of votes, and that Raffensperger's decision to exclude observers violates those statutes.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Federal statutes demanded charities detail such transactions in their annual tax returns.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The legislation aims to increase housing supply and reduce regulatory barriers to construction, with the House adding amendments to the Senate version of the bill to restrict large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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There have been 217 constitutional amendments placed on the ballot in Minnesota's history.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ordinances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordinances. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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