Which term refers to an official local rule enacted by authorities?

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

Answer: (A)

An official local rule enacted by authorities is called an ordinance. Ordinances are laws adopted by city or county governments to regulate matters within their jurisdiction, like zoning rules, building codes, or local noise limits. They become part of the local code and are meant to address the specific needs of a municipality.

Regulations are rules created by government agencies to carry out statutes and implement policy; they’re usually more about the details of how a law is applied and can exist at federal, state, or local levels. Statutes are the broad laws passed by a legislative body at the state or national level, setting general rules that govern larger areas. Decrees are formal orders issued by a sovereign, court, or executive authority, often in a specific situation, and aren’t the typical local rule enacted by a municipality.