ordinance/ˈɔ:dɪnəns; `ɔrdnəns/ n[C, U](fml 文) order, rule or law made by a government or an authority 法令; 法规; 条例 the ordinances of the City Council 市议会的法令 by ordinance of the mayor 奉市长指令.
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