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(US) A local law, passed by e.g. a city. / (England) Prior to the Third English Civil War, a decree of Parliament.

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ordinance

Source Word

ordinance

IPA(Pronunciation)

US England Commonwealth UK of Nations Hong-Kong India Pakistan alt-of alternative proscribed

Japanese Meaning

条例 / 国会や地方自治体が制定する法令や公布令

The city council passed a strict ordinance banning single-use plastic bags after months of debate.

市議会は数か月の議論の後、使い捨てプラスチック袋を禁止する厳しい条例を可決した。

Sense（1）

(US) A local law, passed by e.g. a city.

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(England) Prior to the Third English Civil War, a decree of Parliament.

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(Hong Kong) A law enacted by the Hong Kong Legislative Council.

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(India, Pakistan) A temporary law promulgated by the president on the recommendation of the cabinet.

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A religious practice or ritual prescribed by the church.

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(proscribed) Alternative form of ordnance (“military equipment, especially artillery”).

ordinances

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