Meaning
- Ordinance is a noun that refers to a law, rule, or regulation enacted by a local government or authority.
- It can also mean an authoritative order, often relating to public regulations or safety.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Noun
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Common structures:
- “city ordinance” (local law by a municipality)
- “pass an ordinance” (to make official)
- “violate an ordinance” (break a rule)
Common Phrases
- City ordinance – a law made by a city council.
- Noise ordinance – regulation that restricts noise levels.
- Zoning ordinance – rules controlling land use and building.
- Pass an ordinance – officially approve a regulation.
Collocations
- Adjectives + ordinance: strict ordinance, municipal ordinance, safety ordinance, local ordinance
- Verbs + ordinance: enforce ordinance, pass ordinance, issue ordinance, violate ordinance
Examples
- The city passed a noise ordinance to reduce disturbances at night.
- Smoking in public places is prohibited by local ordinance.
- A new zoning ordinance restricts building heights in the downtown area.
- The town council voted to repeal the ordinance.
- Violating the ordinance may result in a fine.
- The ordinance requires dog owners to keep pets on a leash.
- A fire safety ordinance was enacted after the accident.
- Citizens protested against the new ordinance.
Synonyms or Related
- Law
- Regulation
- Rule
- Statute
- Decree
- Edict