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    Ordenanzas (en. Ordinances)

    /oɾ.deˈnan.θas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A set of established norms or rules.
    The town's ordinances regulate the use of public space.
    Las ordenanzas del ayuntamiento regulan el uso del espacio público.
    Regulations that citizens must follow.
    It is important to know the ordinances of your locality to avoid sanctions.
    Es importante conocer las ordenanzas de tu localidad para evitar sanciones.
    Norms that govern a community.
    The community's ordinances prohibit excessive noise at night.
    Las ordenanzas de la comunidad prohíben los ruidos excesivos por la noche.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ordinantia', meaning 'that which is ordered'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    municipal ordinance
    Regulation or rule issued by a local government.
    ordenanza municipal
    comply with the ordinances
    To follow or adhere to established rules.
    cumplir con las ordenanzas
    traffic ordinances
    Rules related to vehicle traffic.
    ordenanzas de tráfico

    Related Words

    regulation
    A set of rules that regulate an activity.
    reglamento
    norm
    A rule or principle that must be followed.
    norma
    law
    Legal norm enacted by a legislative body.
    ley

    Slang Meanings

    An unofficial rule or norm that people follow.
    That is a neighborhood ordinance: parking is not allowed in that area.
    Esa es una ordenanza del barrio: no se permite el estacionamiento en esa zona.
    A recommendation that is taken as a golden rule.
    For the parties, there is an ordinance that everyone must bring something to eat.
    Para las fiestas, hay una ordenanza de que todos deben traer algo de comer.