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ORDINANCE

(noun)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Ordinance.

How to pronounce ordinance:

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Ordinance - as a noun

An authoritative command

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
regulation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
prescriptrule
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A statute enacted by a city government

The act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders

Example: "The rabbi's family was present for his ordination"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ordination
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appointmentassignmentdesignationnaming
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The city council passed a new ordinance banning smoking in all public parks."
"According to the local ordinance, dogs must be kept on a leash at all times."
"The new noise ordinance restricts construction work during nighttime hours."
"The ordinance requires all vehicles to be parked at least 10 feet away from fire hydrants."
"Under the city's zoning ordinance, no businesses are allowed to operate in residential areas."
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Word Game Points

Is ORDINANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ordinance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ORDINANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is ORDINANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ordinance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ORDINANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is ORDINANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ordinance is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ORDINANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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