Ordenansa (en. Ordinance)

/or-den-an-sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An official order or law enforced by authorities.
The council passed an ordinance to reduce noise in the city.
Ipinasa ng konseho ang isang ordenansa upang bawasan ang ingay sa lungsod.
A regulation that can be enforced by local government.
The new ordinance on cleanliness is strictly enforced.
Ang bagong ordenansa tungkol sa kalinisan ay mahigpit na ipinatutupad.
A standard or law that sets rules for a particular situation.
The ordinance aims to protect the elderly in the community.
Ang ordenansa ay naglalayong protektahan ang mga nakatatanda sa komunidad.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

compliance with the ordinance
Acting according to the rules set by an ordinance.
pagsunod sa ordenansa
the ordinance was passed
The official approval of a new law or regulation.
ipinasa ang ordenansa

Related Words

law
A general rule or guideline enforced throughout the country or region.
batas
decision
A statement or resolution that clarifies a specific situation or issue.
desisyon

Slang Meanings

Prohibited order
I don't want that, it's a prohibited order!
Ayaw ko ng ganyan, ka-ordenansa eh!
Regulations
Just follow the regulations to avoid trouble.
Sundin mo na lang ang mga ordenansa para walang gulo.
Combining rules
We have a lot of ordinances to follow in the barangay.
Marami tayong dapat sundin na ordenansa sa barangay.