Definition of Ordinance

legislation or a decree

Examples of Ordinance in a sentence

The county ordinance prohibits smoking inside public establishments.  🔊

When the ordinance is passed, people will be fined for not keeping their front lawns neatly cut.  🔊

The ordinance abolished slavery in all villages ruled by the king.  🔊

When our city council passed an ordinance prohibiting Sunday alcohol sales, many citizens were upset about the restriction.  🔊

The town ordinance requires all individuals to clean up after their dogs when accompanying them on property they do not own.  🔊

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