Ordinance: meaning, definitions and examples
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ordinance
[ ˈɔːrdɪnəns ]
government
An ordinance is a local law or regulation made by a city or town government. It is usually about matters such as safety, health, morals, or welfare.
Synonyms
law, regulation, rule.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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ordinance |
Usually used to describe a law or regulation enacted by a municipal authority, often relating to local issues such as zoning, noise, and parking.
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regulation |
Rules made by authorities, often within a specific industry or sector, to control activities and ensure compliance with standards or policies.
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law |
Broad term used for rules established by a governing authority, involving areas such as criminal, civil, and administrative matters. Can be local, state, or federal.
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rule |
A guideline or principle governing conduct within a particular activity, organization, or field. Often less formal than laws or regulations.
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Examples of usage
- The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.
- The new ordinance requires all businesses to recycle their waste.
- The ordinance prohibits parking on the street overnight.
Translations
Translations of the word "ordinance" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ordenança
🇮🇳 अधिनियम
🇩🇪 Verordnung
🇮🇩 peraturan
🇺🇦 ординація
🇵🇱 rozporządzenie
🇯🇵 条例 (じょうれい)
🇫🇷 ordonnance
🇪🇸 ordenanza
🇹🇷 yönetmelik
🇰🇷 조례 (jo-rye)
🇸🇦 مرسوم
🇨🇿 vyhláška
🇸🇰 vyhláška
🇨🇳 条例 (tiáolì)
🇸🇮 uredba
🇮🇸 reglugerð
🇰🇿 жарлық
🇬🇪 დადგენილება
🇦🇿 qərar
🇲🇽 ordenanza
Etymology
The word 'ordinance' has its origins in Old French and Latin, ultimately deriving from the Latin word 'ordinantia' meaning 'arrangement' or 'order'. It has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to laws or regulations established by authorities.