transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈȯrd-nən(t)s, ˈȯr-də-nən(t)s ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French ordenance order, disposition, from Medieval Latin ordinantia, from Latin ordinant-, ordinans, present participle of ordinare to put in order — more at ordain
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : an authoritative decree or direction : order
b. : a law set forth by a governmental authority ; specifically : a municipal regulation
2. : something ordained or decreed by fate or a deity
3. : a prescribed usage, practice, or ceremony
Synonyms: see law