ordinance
nounUK /ˈɔː.dɪ.nəns/
US /ˈɔːr.dən.əns/
A law or rule made by a city or town.
The city passed an ordinance that dogs must be on a leash.
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2. A religious ceremony or ritual.
The church held an ordinance of baptism on Sunday.
3. An order or command given by someone in authority.
The king's ordinance required all citizens to pay a new tax.
4. A decree or direction believed to come from a god.
They followed the ordinance to fast during the holy month.