noun see: ordain Date: 14th century 1. an authoritative decree or direction ; order , a law set forth by a governmental authority, something ordained or decreed by fate or a deity, a prescribed usage, practice, or ceremony, see: law
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Meaning of ORDINANCE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012