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ordinance Synonyms

Another word for ordinance

Choosing another word for ordinance depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An authoritative rule, decree, or law enacted by a sovereign or governing body, especially a local regulation passed by a municipal authority.

Usage Example

"The city council passed a new municipal bylaw restricting construction noise in residential neighborhoods after sunset."

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bylaw
decree
regulation
Strong
statute
edict
law
enactments
mandate
rule

• noun (Context 2)

A prescribed religious rite, sacrament, or ceremonial practice established by ecclesiastical or scriptural authority.

Usage Example

"Within the congregation, baptism and communion are observed as sacred ordinances instituted for the spiritual life of the church."

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rite
sacrament
Strong
observance
ritual
ceremony

• Nearby Words

orderliness
orderly
ordinal
ordinance
ordinarily
ordinariness
ordinary

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ordinance. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ordinance
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