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ordinance

noun

/ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

Meaning

An authoritative rule, law, or decree issued by a city, town, or authority.

The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.

city ordinance

law, regulation, decree, rule, statute

freedom, liberty, permission

pass an ordinance, municipal ordinance, government ordinance, local ordinance

a tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged; lack of activity or movement

The total market value of a company's shares or the provision of capital for a company or activity.

The quality of having unlimited power or authority.

a stringed musical instrument played by strumming or plucking the strings with fingers or a pick

an informal term for father

The state of being protected against disease or harmful influences.