ordinance

1. A local law, passed by e.g. a city. (US, countable, uncountable)
2. Prior to the Third English Civil War, a decree of Parliament. (countable, uncountable)
3. A law enacted by the Hong Kong Legislative Council. (countable, uncountable)
4. A temporary legislation promulgated by the president on the recommendation of the cabinet. (countable, uncountable)
5. A religious practice or ritual prescribed by a church. (countable, uncountable)

Plural ordinances