Inordinance

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɔːrdn̩s/

Definitions of inordinance

noun a law or regulation that is excessive or unreasonable

Example Sentences

A1 Breaking the inordinance of the town resulted in a fine for the offender.

A2 The inordinance of noise levels in the library was causing disturbances for the students.

B1 The city council passed an inordinance limiting the number of pets each household could have.

B2 The inordinance of the new tax laws caused confusion among small business owners.

C1 The inordinance of the company's policies led to a decrease in employee morale.

C2 The inordinance of the court ruling was met with widespread criticism from the public.

Examples of inordinance in a Sentence

formal The city council passed an inordinance restricting the use of fireworks in residential areas.

informal I heard there's a new inordinance about parking on the street overnight.

slang Did you see the inordinance they put in place for loud music after 10 pm?

figurative His strict inordinance on punctuality made him unpopular among his colleagues.

Grammatical Forms of inordinance

• plural: inordinances
• comparative: more inordinate
• superlative: most inordinate
• present tense: inordinance
• future tense: will inordinance
• perfect tense: has inordinanced
• continuous tense: is inordinancing
• singular: inordinance
• positive degree: inordinance
• infinitive: to inordinance
• gerund: inordinancing
• participle: inordinanced

Origin and Evolution of inordinance

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'inordinance' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'inordinance' meaning disorder or immoderation.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inordinance' has evolved to refer to excessive or unreasonable behavior or actions, often associated with lack of control or order.