What is another word for ordinance?
Pronunciation: [ˈɔːdɪnəns] (IPA) 
Ordinance is a word commonly used in legal and governmental settings to describe a regulation or rule that has been formally passed or written down. However, there are many synonyms that can be used to refer to an ordinance, such as "statute," "law," "act," "regulation," "enactment," "decree," and "mandate." Each of these synonyms carries slightly different connotations, with some emphasizing the idea of official governmental rule-making ("statute," "regulation"), while others focus more on the idea of an authoritative directive from a higher power ("decree," "mandate"). Regardless of the specific synonym used, all convey the idea of a formal and binding legal obligation.
