ordinance

Meanings

• noun

  A law or regulation, especially one passed by a local authority.

• noun

  An order given by a military or naval commander.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɔɹ.dɪ.nəns/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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commencement , ceasement , dispensement , ement , excrement

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Homophones

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1. ordinance (fr) : order, arrangement
   

2. ordinance (scottish) : a legal instrument issued by the monarch in council
   

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Variants

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ordinance , ordinances

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Forms

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ordinances, ordained, ordaining

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Etymology

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From Old French ordonnance 'arrangement, order', from ordonner 'to arrange, order'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ordinance' comes from the Old French word 'ordonnance', which means 'arrangement' or 'order'.

2. In medieval Europe, an ordinance was a law issued by a monarch in council.

3. The term 'ordinance' is also used in the military context to refer to a military order or instruction.

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Related Concepts

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1. statute: A law passed by a legislative body.

2. regulation: A rule made by a government or other authority to control or govern something.

3. bylaw: A law made by an organization for its own government.

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Culture

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In literature, 'ordinance' has been used to refer to a law or regulation. In art, it has been used as a theme for paintings depicting the order and organization of society.

How to Memorize "ordinance"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a law being passed in a legislative assembly.
   - Visualize a military commander giving orders to his troops.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with 'law' or 'regulation'.
   - Associate the word with 'order' or 'command'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Order in the Court' to remember the definition of ordinance as a law or regulation.
   - Use the phrase 'Command and Control' to remember the definition of ordinance as a military order.

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