ordinance — a rule or law made by a local government
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a rule or law made by a local government
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/
Example Sentences
- The new ordinance requires all food trucks to have permits, causing panic among hot dog vendors who suddenly realized they've been criminals this whole time.
- According to the parking ordinance, you cannot park here for more than two hours.
- The town's anti-jaywalking ordinance is so strict that even chickens need to use crosswalks.
ordinance
NOUN[/ˈɔːrdɪnəns/]
a rule or law made by a local government
The new city ordinance bans loud music after 10 PM downtown.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'ordenance' (arrangement, order), derived from Latin 'ordinare' meaning 'to put in order' or 'to arrange'. The word entered English through Norman French influence.
Breakdown
ordin- (Latin ordinare, to order) + -ance (noun suffix indicating action or state) = ordinance
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📝Examples
“The new ordinance requires all food trucks to have permits, causing panic among hot dog vendors who suddenly realized they've been criminals this whole time.”
“According to the parking ordinance, you cannot park here for more than two hours.”
“The town's anti-jaywalking ordinance is so strict that even chickens need to use crosswalks.”
“Local business owners protested against the new zoning ordinance.”
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