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ordinance

noun

1
a
: an authoritative decree or direction : order
On that day the king signed three ordinances.
b
: a law set forth by a governmental authority
specifically : a municipal regulation
A city ordinance forbids construction work to start before 8 a.m.
2
: something ordained or decreed by fate or a deity
Let ordinance come as the gods foresay [=foretell] it. William Shakespeare
3
: a prescribed usage, practice, or ceremony
observes the ordinance of abstinence during Lent
Choose the Right Synonym for ordinance

law, rule, regulation, precept, statute, ordinance, canon mean a principle governing action or procedure.

law implies imposition by a sovereign authority and the obligation of obedience on the part of all subject to that authority.

obey the law

rule applies to more restricted or specific situations.

the rules of the game

regulation implies prescription by authority in order to control an organization or system.

regulations affecting nuclear power plants

precept commonly suggests something advisory and not obligatory communicated typically through teaching.

the precepts of effective writing

statute implies a law enacted by a legislative body.

a statute requiring the use of seat belts

ordinance applies to an order governing some detail of procedure or conduct enforced by a limited authority such as a municipality.

a city ordinance

canon suggests in nonreligious use a principle or rule of behavior or procedure commonly accepted as a valid guide.

the canons of good taste

Example Sentences

The town has passed a zoning ordinance limiting construction. a local ordinance forbids all street parking during snowstorms
Recent Examples on the Web Violators of the ordinance can face up to six months in prison and a fine of $500 to $1,000. Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 Kennedy and Vickers were aware of the ordinance, according to the indictment. Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 24 Aug. 2022 The Finance Committee recommended approval of the ordinance just prior to Monday’s council meeting. Ed Wittenberg, cleveland, 15 Aug. 2022 On Monday, the Assembly voted to overturn Mayor Dave Bronson’s veto of the ordinance. Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Aug. 2022 In preparation for this motion, the council requested a report analyzing the economic impact of the ordinance. Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022 Bell Gardens City Manager Michael O’Kelly said the city’s ordinance needs a final vote, scheduled for Sept. 12. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2022 One implication is the city’s noise ordinance, McCarver said. Lee Roop | Lroop@al.com, al, 26 Aug. 2022 The city’s existing tree preservation ordinance regulates exterior construction work near trees and tree removal on private property, according to the city. John Hilliard, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French ordenance order, disposition, from Medieval Latin ordinantia, from Latin ordinant-, ordinans, present participle of ordinare to put in order — more at ordain

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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