Definitions from Wiktionary (ordinance)

▸ noun:  (US) A local law, passed by e.g. a city.
▸ noun:  An edict or decree, authoritative order.
▸ noun:  (England) Prior to the Third English Civil War, a decree of Parliament.
▸ noun:  (UK, pre-1992 universities, Commonwealth) Detailed legislation that translates the broad principles of the university's charter and statutes into practical effect.
▸ noun:  (Hong Kong) A law enacted by the Hong Kong Legislative Council.
▸ noun:  (India, Pakistan) A temporary legislation promulgated by the president on the recommendation of the cabinet.
▸ noun:  A religious practice or ritual prescribed by a church.
▸ noun:  (proscribed) Alternative form of ordnance (“military equipment, especially artillery”). [Military equipment, especially weapons and ammunition.]
▸ Also see ordinance

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