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ordinance

[awr-dn-uhns] / ˈɔr dn əns /


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So the only reasonable charge was violating the city ordinance against disturbing “the peace of others by violent, offensive or boisterous conduct or language,” but that was tacked on later, in February.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

In 2020, Milan Township passed an ordinance that would allow the project to go forward, with Heath’s brother, the township supervisor, abstaining.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

Last month, West Hollywood passed an ordinance seeking to become the first city in California and one of just a handful across the country to offer domestic partnerships to poly groups.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

This tie-up of funds is driven specifically by the combination of the new ordinance and the foreign subsidiary proposal announced on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

It deployed smoke inspectors to enforce a new antismoke ordinance.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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