ordinance
Definition 1
Decree or law promulgated by a state or national government without the consent of the legislature, such as for raising revenue through new taxes or mobilization of resources during an emergency or threat.
Definition 2
Local law such as a zoning ordinance enacted by the governing body of a city or municipality which applies only within its boundaries. To have full force and effect of law, an ordinance must not be in conflict with any higher law such as state or national law or constitutional provisions.
ordinance is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subject.
ordinance appears in the definitions of the following terms: applicable law, statutory instrument, promulgate and unwritten law
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