An ordinance is a law or regulation that is passed by an official body, such as a city council or board of supervisors. It can also refer to a formal order or decree issued by a government or religious authority.
Usage examples
The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in all public parks.
The local government enacted an ordinance requiring all pet owners to license their animals.
Under the new ordinance, noise from construction activities is not permitted during the night hours.
The proposed ordinance aims to regulate the use of plastic bags by imposing a small fee on each bag distributed by retailers.
The town's zoning ordinance prohibits the construction of buildings over a certain height in residential areas.
The city council is considering an ordinance that would restrict the use of fireworks to designated areas during public celebrations.
The town recently adopted an ordinance mandating a curfew for minors to ensure safety and prevent juvenile delinquency.
A new ordinance was implemented to limit the number of short-term rental properties in residential neighborhoods.
He was talking about the concept of ordinance work for the dead. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
For that offense, she was charged under the local ordinance on gay rights, and compelled to enter a program of compulsory counseling. (firstthings.com)
If the rental is covered by a rent control ordinance in another county, check with the local government to determine how much and when the rent can be raised. (tenantsinfo.com)