tetheringordinance
nounUK /ˈtɛðərɪŋ ˈɔːdɪnəns/
US /ˈtɛðərɪŋ ˈɔːrdənəns/
A rule that says you must tie up your animal so it cannot run away.
The town passed a tethering ordinance to keep dogs safely tied in yards.
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2. A local law about how long an animal may be tied up.
The new tethering ordinance limits how many hours a dog can stay on a chain.
3. A rule requiring boats to be tied to a dock.
The harbor's tethering ordinance requires every boat to be secured by sunset.
4. An official order about fastening something in place.
The city issued a tethering ordinance for bicycles near the station.