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
Even though many city ordinances restrict the posting of political signage, the ordinances do not apply during election season.
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Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
But for people who don’t want a physical barrier, some local ordinances allow for electric fences.
—Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
But for people who don’t want a physical barrier, some local ordinances allow for electric fences.
—Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordinances
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The size of Democrats’ control over the past two years has also given legislators space to lose votes without completely sinking more controversial bills.Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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And committees were more heavily tilted toward Democrats, giving its members’ bills an easier path to the floor.Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Donation swapping likely violates state campaign finance statutes and the secretary of state is investigating.Axios Portland, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
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But the tariff powers stem from statutes passed by Congress, and they can be rescinded by further acts of Congress.Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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The margin also allows for easier passage of constitutional amendments directly to voters.Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The company has entered into a Business Combination Agreement with GreenRock, with recent amendments to extend the closing date and adjust merger consideration.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Ordinances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordinances. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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