ordinance

Example Sentences

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In October, the City Council approved an ordinance creating a rewards program for information leading to arrests.

From Los Angeles Times

It hasn’t been uncommon for police to launch drones to assist in search-and-rescue operations, but some departments now rely on drones instead of patrol officers to enforce ordinances and issue tickets.

From The Wall Street Journal

There is no zoning, noise rules, light ordinances or land-use limits.

From Salon

A nationwide noise ordinance is supposed to limit the din, especially late at night, but residents say the courtside clatter often goes unmuted.

From Barron's

Their ordinance said no new clinics should be allowed to open in Bristol, and expansion of the existing clinic should be blocked.

From BBC