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ordinance
[/ˈɔːrdɪnəns/]
noun
feminine
pl: ordinances
ordenança
1.
A law or regulation enacted by a municipal authority
The city passed an ordinance prohibiting smoking in public parks.
A cidade aprovou uma ordenança proibindo fumar em parques públicos.
2.
A religious rite or ceremony prescribed by law or custom
Baptism is considered an ordinance in many Christian denominations.
O batismo é considerado uma ordenança em muitas denominações cristãs.
3.
An authoritative decree or edict
The king issued an ordinance requiring all citizens to pay taxes.
O rei emitiu uma ordenança exigindo que todos os cidadãos pagassem impostos.
Synonyms
regulation
statute
bylaw
decree
edict
rule
Antonyms
repeal
abolition
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ordenança
Most common usage for municipal laws and regulations
Brazil
decreto-lei
Used for more formal governmental decrees
Portugal
ordenança
Standard term for municipal regulations and religious rites
Portugal
regulamento
Often used interchangeably for municipal rules
Related Idioms & Phrases
municipal ordinance
zoning ordinance
religious ordinance
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