ordinance

/หˆษ”ษน.dษช.nษ™ns/

IPA: /AO1 R D AH0 N AH0 N S/

noun
  1. 1

    A local law

  2. 2

    An edict or decree, authoritative order.

  3. 3

    A religious practice or ritual prescribed by the church.

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