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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

an act of breaking free from confinement or control; a way out

An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.

An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.

A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.

The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.

the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three...