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    Ordenanza (en. Ordinance)

    /oɾ.deˈnan.θa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Rule or provision of an administrative nature that regulates a specific aspect.
    The municipal ordinance prohibits excessive noise after 10 PM.
    La ordenanza municipal prohíbe el ruido excesivo después de las 10 de la noche.
    Regulation that establishes coexistence in a community.
    The building has an ordinance that regulates the use of common areas.
    El edificio tiene una ordenanza que regula el uso de las áreas comunes.
    Official decision that has the force of law in a specific area.
    The new ordinance on plastic use will take effect next month.
    La nueva ordenanza sobre el uso de plástico entrará en vigencia el próximo mes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ordinantia', which refers to 'the action of ordering'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    no smoking ordinance
    Regulation that prohibits smoking in certain places.
    ordenanza de no fumar
    coexistence ordinance
    Regulation that governs the relationships between neighbors.
    ordenanza de convivencia

    Related Words

    to order
    Establish a system or arrangement.
    ordenar
    order
    Arrangement or disposition of something.
    orden
    rule
    Rule or model that must be followed.
    norma

    Slang Meanings

    strict regulation
    The ordinance in my neighborhood is so strict that everyone follows it to the letter.
    La ordenanza en mi barrio es tan estricta que todos la siguen al pie de la letra.
    local law
    That ordinance is only for this area; it does not apply throughout the municipality.
    Esa ordenanza es solo en esta zona, no aplica en todo el municipio.