Ordinance

Pronunciation: /ˈɔrdənəns/

Definitions of ordinance

noun an authoritative order or decree

Example Sentences

A1 An ordinance is a law or regulation set by a local government.

A2 The city council passed an ordinance banning parking on the street overnight.

B1 The new ordinance requires all businesses to recycle their waste materials.

B2 The ordinance was challenged in court for being unconstitutional.

C1 The ordinance was carefully drafted by legal experts to ensure its effectiveness.

C2 The ordinance was met with strong opposition from various community groups.

Examples of ordinance in a Sentence

formal The city council passed an ordinance regulating noise levels in residential areas.

informal Did you hear about the new ordinance about parking on the street overnight?

slang I can't believe they're enforcing that stupid ordinance about curfew.

figurative Sometimes following the ordinance of tradition can bring a sense of stability in uncertain times.

Grammatical Forms of ordinance

• past tense: ordained
• plural: ordinances
• comparative: more ordinance
• superlative: most ordinance
• present tense: ordains
• future tense: will ordain
• perfect tense: have ordained
• continuous tense: is ordaining
• singular: ordinance
• positive degree: ordinance
• infinitive: to ordain
• gerund: ordaining
• participle: ordained

Origin and Evolution of ordinance

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ordinance' originated from the Latin word 'ordinantia', which means order or arrangement.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ordinance' evolved to refer to a law or regulation established by a governing authority. It is commonly used in legal contexts to describe official rules or statutes.