säännös — meaning in English

English meaning

• ordinance noun A local law, passed by e.g. a city.
• provision noun A supply of something needed for the future, especially food.

Senses

säännös is used for these senses in English:

• ordinance (US) A local law, passed by e.g. a city.
• provision (law) A clause in a legal instrument, a law, etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation; proviso.

ordinance — full definition

1. noun A local law, passed by e.g. a city.
2. noun An edict or decree, authoritative order.
3. noun Prior to the Third English Civil War, a decree of Parliament.
4. noun Detailed legislation that translates the broad principles of the university's charter and statutes into practical effect.

provision — full definition

1. noun A supply of something needed for the future, especially food.
2. noun A specific clause or condition within a law, contract, or agreement.
3. noun Money a business sets aside in its accounts to cover an expected future cost or loss.
4. verb To supply someone or something with what is needed, especially food or equipment.
5. verb In IT, to set up an account, device, or system so it is ready for a user.

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