For Ordinance we have terms and definitions in 8 topics. The topics are Canadian Law, Landscape, Law, Legal, Personal Injury Law, Real Estate, Sanitation and William Shakespeare.

Ordinance (Canadian Law)

An executive decision of a government which has not been subjected to a legislative assembly (contrary to a statute). It is often detailed and not, as would be a statute, of general wording or application. This term is in disuse in many jurisdictions and the words "regulations" or "bylaws" are preferred.

Ordinance (Landscape)

A municipally adopted law or regulation.

Ordinance (Law)

A rule established by authority; may be a municipal statute of a city council, regulating such matters as zoning, building, safety, matters of municipality, etc.

Ordinance (Legal)

A rule established by authority; may be a municipal statute of a city council, regulating such matters as zoning, building, safety, matters of municipality, etc.

Ordinance (Personal Injury Law)

Commonly, a regulation passed by a municipal legislative body.

Ordinance (Real Estate)

A military weapon or item of destruction (e.g. bullets). (See military ordinance location)

Ordinance (Sanitation)

A formal written order of a public agency's legislative body, usually for the purpose of establishing agency policies or determining the rights of persons having business with the agency. Ordinances for most California agencies must be read at two meetings of the governing board and are subject to referendum for at least 30 days after their adoption.

Ordinance (William Shakespeare)

Rank, order.

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