ordinance

noun
UK: /ˈɔːdɪnəns/
US: /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

  1. A law or rule made by a government or authority.

    1. The town has a noise ordinance.
    2. The city council passed an ordinance about parking near the school.

  2. A religious rule or practice that is ordered by God or a church.

    1. Baptism is an ordinance in many churches.
    2. They believe that observing this ordinance will bring them closer to their faith.

Synonyms

law rule regulation statute decree commandment

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ordinance" in English means: A law or rule made by a government or authority., A religious rule or practice that is ordered by God or a church..

The phonetic transcription of "ordinance" is /ˈɔːdɪnəns/ in British English and /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ordinance": law, rule, regulation, statute, decree, commandment.

Example usage of "ordinance": "The town has a noise ordinance.". More examples on the page.