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Ordinance Definition & Meaning

ordinance
noun
  1. an authoritative rule
  2. a statute enacted by a city government
  3. the act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders; "the rabbi's family was present for his ordination"

"Ordinance" in song lyrics

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  • "Eon, sale or performance, in any ordinance"
    The High and Mighty f/ Mos Def, Mad Skillz — B-Boy Document 99
  • "maricopa county zoning ordinance 501.2"
    AOL — AOL
  • "northwest ordinance"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does ordinance mean?
an authoritative rule a statute enacted by a city government the act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders; "the rabbi's family was present for his ordination"
What part of speech is ordinance?
Ordinance is a noun.
How many definitions does ordinance have?
Ordinance has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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