Ordinance is a noun that refers to a law, rule, or regulation established by an authority, typically a local government such as a city or town council. Ordinances are enacted to govern specific aspects of public life, such as zoning, public behavior, or building codes. They differ from national laws or statutes in that they usually apply to a particular locality. The word conveys a sense of officialdom and legal enforceability.
Sentences Using “Ordinance”:
- The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.
- An ordinance was introduced to regulate noise levels in residential areas.
- Violating the local ordinance on waste disposal could result in a fine.
- The town’s new ordinance requires all dogs to be on a leash in public spaces.
- The zoning ordinance restricted the construction of high-rise buildings in the historic district.
- A parking ordinance was enacted to limit overnight parking on city streets.
- The ordinance mandates businesses to close by midnight to reduce noise complaints.
- Building permits must comply with the safety standards outlined in the local ordinance.
- Residents are protesting a proposed ordinance that would increase property taxes.
- The ordinance prohibiting fireworks helped prevent accidents during the holiday season.
Synonyms for “Ordinance”:
- Regulation
- Rule
- Law
- Statute
- Act
- Decree
- Directive
- Edict
- Mandate
- Proclamation
Antonyms for “Ordinance”:
- Anarchy
- Freedom (from rules)
- Chaos
- Permission
- Leniency
- Deregulation
- Informality
- Laxity
- Noninterference
- Disorganization
Related Words:
- Legislation
- Charter
- Code
- Policy
- Order
- Governance
- Bylaw
- Command
- Proviso
- Jurisdiction
Idiomatic Expressions:
- “Local ordinance” – A rule or law specific to a local government, e.g., “The local ordinance requires all businesses to recycle.”
- “Enforce an ordinance” – To apply or implement a rule, e.g., “The police were tasked with enforcing the ordinance against littering.”
- “Ordinance violation” – Breaking a local law, e.g., “He received a fine for an ordinance violation when he parked in a no-parking zone.”
- “Under the ordinance” – Governed by a specific rule, e.g., “Under the ordinance, landlords must provide heating during winter months.”
- “Pass an ordinance” – To formally enact a law, e.g., “The council voted unanimously to pass an ordinance banning single-use plastics.”
- “Draft an ordinance” – To write or prepare a proposed law, e.g., “The committee is drafting an ordinance to address water conservation.”
- “Nullify an ordinance” – To revoke or cancel a rule, e.g., “The court’s decision nullified the ordinance as unconstitutional.”
- “Ordinance approval” – Gaining consent for a regulation, e.g., “Ordinance approval was delayed due to community objections.”
- “Amend an ordinance” – To modify or revise a local law, e.g., “They amended the ordinance to allow food trucks in certain areas.”
- “Conflict with an ordinance” – To be at odds with a local law, e.g., “The new development plan conflicts with the existing zoning ordinance.”
