ordinance

A rule or law that applies in a specific city or town. 



Word Structure

OR-duh-nuhns

Sentence Examples

There is a dog on leash ordinance.

There is a noise ordinance.

There is a recycling ordinance.

Semantic Relatives

City Council

Law

Local



Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 4 by Attainment

Deeper Dive

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