1. a : an authoritative decree or direction : order On that day the king signed three ordinances. b : a law set forth by a governmental authority.

a law or rule made by a government or authority: A city ordinance forbids the parking of cars in this area.

1. an authoritative rule or law; a decree or command 2. a public injunction or regulation a city ordinance against excessive horn blowing.

An ordinance is a law created by a local government, such as a city council or county board of supervisors. Local governments can only create laws on matters ...

An ordinance is a law or decree by a municipality, a local law. Usually ordinances forbid or restrict some type of activity. For example, § 4-03 of The ...

An ordinance is a local law of a municipal corporation, duly enacted by the proper authorities, prescribing general, uniform and permanent rules of conduct.

Ordinance · Legislation adopted by the governing body of a local government entity intended to have a permanent and general effect. · State law frequently ...

noun · an authoritative rule or law; a decree or command. Synonyms: order · a public injunction or regulation: a city ordinance against excessive horn blowing.

An ordinance is a local law. Many cities have recently passed ordinances making it illegal to smoke indoors or mandatory for pet owners to curb their dogs.

A type of law or regulation enacted and enforced by local government to address issues or concerns within a specific jurisdiction.