Ordinances
/ˈɔːrdɪnənsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Local laws or regulations enacted by municipal or local government authorities.
The city council passed new ordinances to regulate noise levels after 10 p.m.
Forms
- ordinance
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Commentary
Ordinances typically refer to municipal-level legal rules and differ from statutes which are enacted by higher legislative bodies.
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