ordinance
Pronunciation: /ˈɔːdɪnəns/
The English word “ordinance” has 6 meanings listed here.
noun
- A local law, passed by e.g. a city.
- Prior to the Third English Civil War, a decree of Parliament.
- Detailed legislation that translates the broad principles of the university's charter and statutes into practical effect.
- A law enacted by the Hong Kong Legislative Council.
- A temporary legislation promulgated by the president on the recommendation of the cabinet.
- A religious practice or ritual prescribed by a church.
Etymology
From Middle English ordinaunce (ca. 1300), from Old French ordenance (“decree, command”) (modern French ordonnance), from Medieval Latin ordinantia, from ordinans, the present participle of ordino (“put in order”) (whence ordain). Doublet of ordonnance.
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