ordinance

noun

or·di·nance ˈȯr-də-nən(t)s How to pronounce ordinance (audio)

ˈȯrd-nən(t)s How to pronounce ordinance (audio)

: an authoritative decree or direction : order

On that day the king signed three ordinances.

: a law set forth by a governmental authority

specifically : a municipal regulation

A city ordinance forbids construction work to start before 8 a.m.

: something ordained or decreed by fate or a deity

Let ordinance come as the gods foresay [=foretell] it.

William Shakespeare

: a prescribed usage, practice, or ceremony

observes the ordinance of abstinence during Lent

Synonyms

act
bill
constitution
enactment
law
statute

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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

单词	ordinances
释义	ordinance noun or·di·nance ˈȯr-də-nən(t)s ˈȯrd-nən(t)s 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 Synonyms act bill constitution enactment law statute See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 Kids Definition ordinance noun or·di·nance ˈȯr-də-nəns : a law or regulation especially of a city or town Legal Definition ordinance noun or·di·nance ˈȯrd-ᵊn-əns : an authoritative decree or law especially : a municipal regulation a zoning ordinance ordinances noun plural of ordinance as in laws a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislature a local ordinance forbids all street parking during snowstorms Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance laws statutes acts bills amendments prohibitions enactments constitutions legislations regulations bylaws commandments decrees edicts rulings rules directives dictates restrictions ground rules fiats proscriptions commands common law canons capitularies blue laws encyclicals Antonyms & Near Antonyms higher laws
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ordinance

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