Associations to the word «Ordinance»

Wiktionary

ORDINANCE, noun. A local law, an edict or decree.
ORDINANCE, noun. A religious practice or ritual prescribed by the church.

Dictionary definition

ORDINANCE, noun. An authoritative rule.
ORDINANCE, noun. A statute enacted by a city government.
ORDINANCE, noun. The act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders; "the rabbi's family was present for his ordination".

Wise words

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