ordinance
gb/ˈɔɹdɪnəns/ us/ˈɔɹdɪnəns/
B2
Inglês
~ 7200
önkormányzati rendelet, helyi rendelet, rendelet, dekrétum, határozat, egyházi szertartás, Krisztus által rendelt szertartás
NOME
B2
FORMAL
1
Padrão de uso:
[a local government] passes/adopts/enforces an ordinance on/about [topic]
The city passed an ordinance banning smoking in all restaurants.
A városi önkormányzat rendeletet fogadott el, amely megtiltja a dohányzást minden étteremben.
Under the new noise ordinance, construction must stop after 10 p.m.
Az új zajvédelmi rendelet értelmében este 10 után le kell állítani az építkezést.
Violating the parking ordinance can result in a hefty fine.
Local officials are considering an ordinance to limit short-term rentals.
The zoning ordinance prevents factories from being built in residential neighborhoods.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Our town has an ordinance against loud music at night.
A településünkön rendelet tiltja az éjszakai hangos zenét.
The city council voted on a new traffic ordinance.
A városi képviselő-testület egy új közlekedési rendeletről szavazott.
You can get a ticket if you break the parking ordinance.
This area is only homes because of a zoning ordinance.
Residents protested an ordinance that raised local taxes.
Erro comum:
Learners often confuse "ordinance" with "ordnance". "Ordinance" is a law, while "ordnance" refers to military weapons and ammunition. Learners may also overuse "ordinance" where "law" or "rule" is more natural; use "ordinance" mainly for city or local government laws.
Significado
law made by a local government
Colocações
city ordinance
|local ordinance
|municipal ordinance
|zoning ordinance
|noise ordinance
|parking ordinance
Sinónimos
bylaw (Often used especially for local or organizational rules; very close in meaning in municipal contexts.)
|
regulation (Broader; can be made by agencies or organizations, not only local governments.)
|
local law (Informal descriptive phrase rather than a technical legal term.)
Antónimos
deregulation (Refers to removing laws and rules, the opposite of creating or having local ordinances.)
Temas
law
|government
|society
|politics
Definição
A law made by a city, town, or other local government.
A law or rule officially enacted by a city, town, or other local government authority.
NOME
C1
FORMAL
2
Padrão de uso:
[an authority] issues/promulgates an ordinance that [clause]
The president issued an emergency ordinance to control the spread of the disease.
Under the new ordinance, all businesses must close by midnight.
The military government ruled largely by ordinance rather than by legislation.
A royal ordinance required all citizens to register their property.
The court questioned whether the ordinance had been issued legally.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The leader signed an ordinance that closed the border.
An emergency ordinance was used to change the law quickly.
The king's ordinance forced people to pay more taxes.
The company must follow every government ordinance.
The judge said the ordinance was against the constitution.
Erro comum:
Learners may try to use "ordinance" for everyday instructions or small rules, where "order", "instruction", or "rule" is more natural. In many modern contexts, especially in American English, "order" (as in "executive order") is more common than "ordinance" for high-level national decisions.
Significado
formal order or decree
Colocações
emergency ordinance
|executive ordinance
|royal ordinance
|imperial ordinance
|military ordinance
Sinónimos
decree (Very close in meaning; often used more broadly for any formal order from a ruler or court.)
|
edict (Slightly more literary or historical, often associated with royal or religious authority.)
|
mandate (Focuses on something that must be done, often used in legal or policy discussions.)
Antónimos
recommendation (A suggestion without legal force, the opposite of a binding ordinance or decree.)
Temas
law
|government
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definição
An official order from a government or other authority that people must follow.
An authoritative order, decree, or directive issued by a government or other authority that has the force of law.
NOME
C1
FORMAL
3
Padrão de uso:
[a church] observes/practices the ordinances of [baptism/communion/etc.]
The church recognizes only two ordinances: baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
Az egyház csak két Krisztus által rendelt szertartást ismer el: a keresztséget és az úrvacsorát.
Members are encouraged to participate regularly in the ordinances of the church.
A tagokat arra bátorítják, hogy rendszeresen vegyenek részt az egyház szertartásain.
In their theology, an ordinance is an act of obedience rather than a means of receiving grace.
Some denominations treat foot washing as a formal ordinance.
The pastor taught a series on the meaning of the ordinances.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Our church teaches that baptism is an ordinance.
A mi egyházunk azt tanítja, hogy a keresztség Krisztus által rendelt szertartás.
They believe the Lord’s Supper is a holy ordinance.
Úgy hiszik, hogy az úrvacsora szent szertartás.
New members learn about the ordinances before joining.
The pastor explained why the church keeps these ordinances.
People watched quietly as the ordinance of baptism was performed.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this religious meaning with the legal sense and think all "ordinances" are laws. In religious texts, check the context: if it mentions baptism, communion, or church practice, it likely uses this religious sense.
Significado
religious ceremony commanded by God
Colocações
church ordinance
|religious ordinance
|the ordinances of the church
|ordinance of baptism
|ordinance of the Lord's Supper
|observe the ordinances
Sinónimos
sacrament (A close religious term; in many Protestant traditions "ordinance" is preferred to avoid implying that the ceremony gives grace by itself.)
|
rite (A more general word for any religious ceremony, not necessarily one believed to be specifically commanded.)
Antónimos
secular practice (A non-religious activity, contrasting with a religious ceremony required by faith.)
Temas
religion
|culture
Definição
In some Christian churches, a special religious act like baptism or the Lord’s Supper that they believe Jesus told them to do.
In certain Christian traditions, a religious ceremony or practice, such as baptism or the Lord’s Supper, regarded as having been ordered by Christ and observed as a sign of faith.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
ordinance
IPA
GB/ˈɔɹdɪnəns/
US/ˈɔɹdɪnəns/
Sílabas e acento
or - din - ance (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (or)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: ordinance
- Plural: ordinances
Família de palavras
Forms
ordinances
noun
Core family
ordain
verb B2
ordination
noun
Expressões
city ordinance
1/sˈɪti ˈɔɹdɪnəns/
fixed phrase
formal
law passed by a city
A law that is made and used by a city government.
Exemplos
- A city ordinance requires all restaurants to post their health inspection scores.
- The new city ordinance limits where food trucks can park.
local ordinance
1/lˈoʊkəl ˈɔɹdɪnəns/
fixed phrase
formal
law made by local government
A law that is made by a local government, such as a town or county.
Exemplos
- The local ordinance bans open fires during the summer months.
- Businesses must comply with the local ordinance on waste disposal.
municipal ordinance
1/mjunˈɪsəpəl ˈɔɹdɪnəns/
fixed phrase
formal
law enacted by a municipality
A formal law made by a town or city government.
Exemplos
- The municipal ordinance sets strict rules for water use during droughts.
- Violating a municipal ordinance can result in fines or other penalties.
noise ordinance
1/nˈɔɪz ˈɔɹdɪnəns/
fixed phrase
law limiting loud noise
A local law that controls how much noise is allowed, often at night.
Exemplos
- We had to turn down the music because of the city’s noise ordinance.
- The noise ordinance prohibits loud construction work before 7 a.m.
ordinance of baptism
1/ˈɔɹdɪnəns əv bˈæptɪzəm/
fixed phrase
formal
baptism as a commanded ceremony
In some Christian churches, the ceremony of baptism, seen as something Jesus told believers to do.
Exemplos
- The pastor gave a short talk on the meaning of the ordinance of baptism.
- New believers took part in the ordinance of baptism at the evening service.
ordinances of the church
1/ˈɔɹdɪnənsɪz əv ðə t͡ʃˈɚt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
formal
church’s required religious ceremonies
The special religious acts, like baptism or the Lord’s Supper, that a church believes it must practice.
Exemplos
- Members are expected to participate regularly in the ordinances of the church.
- Their statement of faith lists two ordinances of the church: baptism and communion.
parking ordinance
1/pˈɑɹkɪŋ ˈɔɹdɪnəns/
fixed phrase
law about vehicle parking
A local law that sets rules for where and how people can park their cars.
Exemplos
- The town updated its parking ordinance to improve traffic flow.
- Signs on the street explain the parking ordinance and time limits.
zoning ordinance
1/zˈoʊnɪŋ ˈɔɹdɪnəns/
fixed phrase
formal
law controlling land use
A local law that says what kinds of buildings and activities are allowed in different parts of a city or town.
Exemplos
- The zoning ordinance does not allow factories in this neighborhood.
- Developers asked the council to change the zoning ordinance so they could build apartments.