noun
ordinance
Ordinance (noun) means a local law, passed by e.g. a city.
noun
1
A local law, passed by e.g. a city.
2
An edict or decree, authoritative order.
3
Prior to the Third English Civil War, a decree of Parliament.
4
Detailed legislation that translates the broad principles of the university's charter and statutes into practical effect.
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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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What is the meaning of ordinance?
"ordinance" (noun) means a local law, passed by e.g. a city.
What are the different meanings of ordinance?
"ordinance" has 3 main meanings: 1. A local law, passed by e.g. a city; 2. An edict or decree, authoritative order; 3. Prior to the Third English Civil War, a decree of Parliament.