ordinance ordinance /ˈɔrdənəns/

noun

1. () An authoritative rule  ( ordinance , regulation )
   an authoritative rule
     The government implemented new regulations to improve public safety.
   The government implemented new regulations to improve public safety.
   
2. The act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders  ( ordinance , ordination )
   the act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders
    The rabbi's family was present for his ordination
   the rabbi's family was present for his ordination
   
   
3. (law) a statute enacted by a city government  ( ordinance )
   (law) a statute enacted by a city government