Glossary term
Ordinance
An ordinance is a law or rule passed by a local government such as a city or county.
What matters now
Confidence: highAn Ordinance is a local law passed by a city or county government, often with approval from a City Council or similar body.
Key Facts
- An ordinance is a law or rule passed by a local government such as a city or county.
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Congress.gov Official GlossaryKey Institutional Officers & Practitioners
JD Vance
Vice President / President of the Senate
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Danny K. Davis
U.S. House Representative
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Constitutional & Statutory Precedent
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Ordinance Civic Authority & Precedent
Demonstrated in public legislative records and parliamentary procedures for ordinance.
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- Use this term to understand official public deliberations, legislative rules, and legal procedures.