1. In physics, a force that acts in the normal or usual manner without special circumstances or extraordinary conditions
The ordinary force applied to the object resulted in predictable motion.
A força ordinária aplicada ao objeto resultou em movimento previsível.
2. In law or administration, regular or standard force authorized under normal circumstances
The police used only ordinary force to apprehend the suspect.
A polícia usou apenas força ordinária para prender o suspeito.