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 Known for his connections to Richard’s Bar, the old-school tavern where the city’s smoking ordinances never seem to be enforced, Dominic has reputed Outfit ties that go back many years. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 The conversation shifted from tougher ordinances toward resource allocation and investing in third spaces, which are places outside of work, school or home. — Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026 The sale, the largest-ever for a single lot in city history, could potentially allow the owner to build a 55,991-square-foot house on the land under existing ordinances. — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 But city officials say staff erred in not posting a notice on a board outside the city clerk’s office in keeping with the city’s code of ordinances. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 The City Attorney's Office says the selection of WTO complied with all city ordinances. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 However, the lawsuit points out nine city ordinances that the company’s construction work has violated up until early August. — Ilana Arougheti updated August 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026 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 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

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Noun

The state agency oversees the facility’s air and water quality permits and compliance with environmental waste laws.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Johnson has repeatedly spoken out about how Missouri’s gun laws have hampered prosecuting the case, after two of the men charged in the shooting received plea agreements.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of laws

Noun

Plans on the table include competitive gaming showcases, community programs for creators, fan meet-ups and concert-style shows featuring K-pop acts.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
After the initial accusation, the number of women accusing Watson of indecent acts during massage therapy appointments grew to 24.

— Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of acts

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That evolution is particularly relevant in the utility industry, where electricity demand is growing, grids need modernization and companies face mounting pressure to invest while keeping customer bills affordable.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Johannesburg’s finances are collapsing under the weight of unpaid bills, leaving South Africa’s economic hub cash-starved and politically rudderless, according to a new report.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of bills

Noun

Such offenses are commonly prosecuted under voyeurism or invasion-of-privacy statutes, though some states have adopted laws specifically targeting upskirting.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
And the states argued that these practices violated state consumer protection statutes as well.

— Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of statutes

Noun

Board member Jackie Traynere, the chair of the Transportation Committee, said the County Board members will continue to look at safeguards for the Flock cameras and notify municipalities of any amendments to their existing agreements.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
If it gets amended in these final days instead, the amendments will be public — but the reason for them won't be.

— Julie Watts, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of amendments

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