Synonyms of ordinances

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• laws
• acts
• bills
• statutes
• amendments
• prohibitions
• enactments
• constitutions
• legislations
• regulations
• commandments
• bylaws
• decrees
• edicts
• rulings
• rules
• directives
• dictates
• ground rules
• restrictions
• fiats
• common law
• commands
• proscriptions
• canons
• capitularies
• blue laws
• encyclicals

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• higher laws

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ordinances

However, the whole reason advocates wanted tighter zoning ordinances was to prevent vacation homes and short-term rentals from popping up everywhere. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Her office maintains city code functions and publishes ordinances and resolutions retained as official records in the city’s municipal library, according to the city clerk’s office. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Greer added that the organization’s goal is to slow down the adoption of these technologies while lobbying governments to issue ordinances banning their use. — Bay City News, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Each temple is considered a house of the Lord, where the teachings of Jesus Christ are reaffirmed through sacred ordinances, learning about life’s purpose and making covenants to follow Jesus Christ and serve others. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026

The agency maintains ordinances regarding tree removal and permitting requirements. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

All seven council members voted unanimously to approve the site plan, telling residents the vote was procedural — simply on whether or not the plan fits the city's ordinances. — Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Cornelius and Davidson have both enacted local ordinances since December requiring minors to wear helmets and e-bikes to have brakes and lamps. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026

Since first proposed in May, officials have worked through questions and concerns from the public and revised the new ordinances before their final approval. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026