ordinance

Definitions

An authoritative order or decree, especially one issued by a municipal government.

A religious rite or ceremony, such as baptism or communion.

A prescribed practice or established rule of conduct.

Examples

The city council passed a new ordinance to regulate noise levels in residential neighborhoods.

Local business owners were required to comply with the fire safety ordinance by the end of the month.

Synonyms

decree edict law statute regulation mandate rule

Antonyms

request suggestion proposal recommendation advice petition appeal