ordinance

Definition

  • noun: a law or regulation made by a city or town government
  • noun: an authoritative decree or direction
  • synonyms: preparation, provision, rank

Examples

  • The town has passed a zoning 'ordinance' limiting construction.

  • ('formal') Gambling is prohibited by local 'ordinance'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) for his own room and board. Then the monkey's breaking the law. But he doesn't play any musical instrument. City ordinance R prohibits the begging. How do you know so much about the city ordinances? What sort of stupid question is that? Are you blind? (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther
  • (..) What was his name? Clouseau. Inspector Clouseau. You have a license? Monsieur? City ordinance B prohibits the playing... of any musical instrument in a public place... for the purpose of commercial enterprise without a license. (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther