ordinances

Definitions

Authoritative orders, decrees, or commands issued by a governing body or authority.

Religious rites or ceremonies, especially those considered to be of divine origin, such as baptism or communion.

Established rules or laws that govern the conduct of a community or organization.

Examples

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

Local ordinances strictly prohibit the feeding of wildlife in the public park.

Synonyms

statutes decrees edicts regulations laws mandates proclamations

Antonyms

suggestions requests recommendations advice proposals options choices