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ordinanceOne entry found. Main Entry: or·di·nance Pronunciation: \ˈȯrd-nən(t)s, ˈȯr-də-nən(t)s\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French ordenance order, disposition, from Medieval Latin ordinantia, from Latin ordinant-, ordinans, present participle of ordinare to put in order — more at ordain Date: 14th century 1 a : an authoritative decree or direction : order b : a law set forth by a governmental authority; specifically : a municipal regulation synonyms see law
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