Synonyms & related words for ordinance

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of ordinance — including regulation, bylaw, decree, legislation, enactment, edict. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to ordinance

Explore words related to ordinance — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include statutes, laws, statutable, zoning, amendments, enacted, ordination, repealed. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for ordinance

Common synonyms for ordinance include regulation, bylaw, decree, legislation, enactment, edict, proclamation, decretal — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does ordinance come from?

The word ordinance breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root ordin-, from Latin ordo (“order, rank”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.