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ordinance
[ awr-dn-uhns ]
noun
- an authoritative rule or law; a decree or command.
Synonyms:
- a public injunction or regulation:
a city ordinance against excessive horn blowing.
Synonyms:
- something believed to have been ordained, as by a deity or destiny.
- Ecclesiastical.
- an established rite or ceremony.
- a sacrament.
- the communion.
ordinance
/ ˈɔːɪəԲ /
noun
- an authoritative regulation, decree, law, or practice
Other Word Forms
- ·ǰd·ԲԳ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of ordinance1
Word History and Origins
Origin of ordinance1
Example Sentences
City officials also revoked the business license for Lear Asset Management for violating the city ordinance regarding private security companies.
Members must vote to adopt the updated ordinance before the new fines can go into effect.
Soon after his Jan. 8 inauguration, Lurie introduced an ordinance that allows the city to more quickly open new shelter and treatment programs while giving his office leeway to pursue private funding for those efforts.
If they fail to do so, the ordinance says players can face a citation.
If the plan is approved, city lawyers would draft an ordinance establishing the higher rates, which would also require council approval.
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