Which term is a law or regulation?

• A. Regulation
• B. Statute
• C. Decree
• D. Ordinance

Answer: (D)

Local laws come in several forms, each serving a different level of government. An ordinance is a formal law or regulation enacted by a city or county government and binding within that locality. It covers rules like traffic limits, zoning, or noise restrictions and becomes part of the local legal framework. Regulations, by contrast, are detailed rules issued by government agencies to implement broader statutes. A statute is a written law passed by a legislature at a higher level, such as state or national law. A decree is an official order from an authority (often executive) that can have legal effect but isn’t the usual term for local rules. Since the question points to a term that specifically denotes a local law or regulation, the best fit is ordinance. For example, a city may pass an ordinance banning smoking in parks.