A1 noun 正式

ordinance

/ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

An ordinance is a formal law or regulation enacted by a local government, such as a city or town council. It typically governs matters within the local jurisdiction, like parking, noise, or building codes.

例句

3 / 5
1

The city council passed a new ordinance to reduce noise in residential areas after 10 PM.

The city council passed a new ordinance to reduce noise in residential areas after 10 PM.

2

Under the municipal ordinance, all business owners must keep the sidewalks in front of their shops clean.

Under the municipal ordinance, all business owners must keep the sidewalks in front of their shops clean.

3

I think there is some old ordinance that says you can't park your boat on the street here.

I think there is some old ordinance that says you can't park your boat on the street here.

词族

名词
ordinance
Verb
ordain
形容词
ordained
相关
order
💡

记忆技巧

Think of an Ordinance as a way to keep a city in 'Order'. Both words start with 'Ord'.

快速测验

The local government passed a new _______ that prohibits smoking in public parks.

正确!

正确答案是: ordinance

例句

1

The city council passed a new ordinance to reduce noise in residential areas after 10 PM.

everyday

The city council passed a new ordinance to reduce noise in residential areas after 10 PM.

2

Under the municipal ordinance, all business owners must keep the sidewalks in front of their shops clean.

formal

Under the municipal ordinance, all business owners must keep the sidewalks in front of their shops clean.

3

I think there is some old ordinance that says you can't park your boat on the street here.

informal

I think there is some old ordinance that says you can't park your boat on the street here.

4

Academic research suggests that zoning ordinances can significantly impact the affordability of local housing.

academic

Academic research suggests that zoning ordinances can significantly impact the affordability of local housing.

5

The company had to review the local environmental ordinance before starting the construction project.

business

The company had to review the local environmental ordinance before starting the construction project.

词族

名词
ordinance
Verb
ordain
形容词
ordained
相关
order

常见搭配

city ordinance city ordinance
zoning ordinance zoning ordinance
pass an ordinance pass an ordinance
noise ordinance noise ordinance
violate an ordinance violate an ordinance

常用短语

in accordance with the ordinance

in accordance with the ordinance

local health ordinance

local health ordinance

subject to ordinance

subject to ordinance

容易混淆的词

ordinance vs ordnance

Ordnance (without the 'i') refers to military weapons and ammunition, while ordinance is a local law.

📝

使用说明

Use 'ordinance' specifically when talking about laws made at the local level (city or county). For national or state levels, words like 'law' or 'statute' are more common.

⚠️

常见错误

Learners often forget that an ordinance is local; they might use it to describe a national law where 'act' or 'legislation' would be better.

💡

记忆技巧

Think of an Ordinance as a way to keep a city in 'Order'. Both words start with 'Ord'.

📖

词源

Derived from the Old French 'ordenance', which comes from the Latin 'ordinare', meaning to put in order or arrange.

语法模式

Countable noun Plural: ordinances Often followed by a 'that' clause or a prepositional phrase like 'regarding...'
🌍

文化背景

In the United States, local ordinances are the primary tool used by towns to regulate everyday life, from trash collection to pet ownership.

快速测验

The local government passed a new _______ that prohibits smoking in public parks.

正确!

正确答案是: ordinance

更多law词汇

liberty

A1

Liberty is the state of being free within society from control or oppressive restrictions. it is the right and power to believe, act, and express oneself as one chooses.

equality

A1

Equality is the state of being the same, especially in having the same rights, status, and opportunities. It means that every person is treated fairly and has the same chances in life regardless of their background.

harassment

A1

Harassment is behavior that is not wanted and makes someone feel unhappy, scared, or uncomfortable. It usually happens many times and can include mean words, physical actions, or messages online.

libel

A1

Libel is a written statement that is false and damages a person's reputation. It refers to lies that are published in books, newspapers, or online that make people think badly of someone.

slander

A1

Slander is a false spoken statement that is intended to damage someone's reputation. It is a legal term for defamation that occurs through speech rather than in writing.

due process

A1

Due process is the legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights that are owed to a person. It ensures that laws are applied fairly and that every person has a chance to tell their side of the story before a decision is made.

burden of proof

A1

The responsibility to provide facts or evidence to show that a statement is true. In a court or an argument, the person making a claim must prove it to others.

reasonable doubt

A1

A legal standard that means a jury must be very sure a person is guilty of a crime. If there is a logical reason to think the person might be innocent, the jury has a reasonable doubt.

double jeopardy

A1

Double jeopardy is a legal rule that stops a person from being tried twice for the same crime. After a court makes a final decision, the government cannot take the person to court again for that specific act.

habeas corpus

A1

A legal principle or court order that requires a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court. This ensures that a prisoner can be released if there is no legal reason to keep them in jail.

有帮助吗?
还没有评论。成为第一个分享想法的人!

免费开始学习语言

免费开始学习