Meaning of the word ordinance in English

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ordinance

US /ˈɔːr.dən.əns/

UK /ˈɔːr.dən.əns/

a law or regulation made by a city or town government

Example:

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The city council passed a new ordinance restricting noise after 10 PM.

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Violation of this ordinance may result in a fine.

Synonym:

statute decree edict bylaw regulation

a religious rite or ceremony

Example:

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Baptism is an important ordinance in many Christian denominations.

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The sacrament of communion is a sacred ordinance.

Synonym:

rite ceremony sacrament ritual

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ordinal ordinal number