ordinance

US /ˈɔːr.dən.əns/
UK /ˈɔːr.dən.əns/
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a law or regulation made by a city or town government

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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.
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a religious rite or ceremony

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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.
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