ordinance
/ˈɔrdənəns/
noun
- A law or rule made by a local government or authority.
- The city passed an ordinance banning smoking in parks.
- According to the local ordinance, you cannot park on the street overnight.
- The town council voted on a new noise ordinance.
- A religious practice or ceremony, especially in Christianity.
- The pastor explained the meaning of the ordinance of foot washing.
- Baptism is an important ordinance in many churches.
- The congregation observed the ordinance of communion every Sunday.
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