ordinance

• Ein Substantiv, das eine autoritative Regel oder ein Gesetz bezeichnet, oft eine von einer lokalen Behörde erlassene Verordnung, oder einen Akt der Weihe in ein geistliches Amt.

A noun referring to an authoritative rule or law, often a statute enacted by a local government, or the act of conferring holy orders.

1. Authoritative ruleB2formallegal

   A regulation or decree issued by an authority, often with the force of law.

   Verordnung

   • The city council passed a new ordinance banning smoking in public parks.
   • The military ordinance required all personnel to wear uniforms at all times.
   • The local ordinance prohibits loud music after 10 PM.

   Synonymeactbylawcommanddecreedirectiveedictlawmandateorderpreceptproclamationregulationrulerulingstatute

2. City statuteB2formalamericanlegal

   A law or regulation enacted by a municipal government, applicable within its jurisdiction.

   Kommunale Verordnung

   • The zoning ordinance restricts building heights in residential areas.
   • The city's noise ordinance is strictly enforced during nighttime hours.
   • Violating a parking ordinance can result in a fine.

   Synonymebylawdecreeedictenactmentlawregulationrulestatute

3. Religious ordinationC1formal

   The formal act of conferring holy orders, typically in a religious context, or the state of being ordained.

   Priesterweihe

   • The bishop performed the ordinance of ordination for the new priests.
   • The ordinance of holy orders is a sacred ceremony in many Christian denominations.
   • He received the ordinance of ordination after years of theological study.

   Synonymeconsecrationinstallationinvestitureordination