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Ordinance vs Enactment - What's the difference?

ordinance | enactment | Synonyms |

As nouns the difference between ordinance and enactment

is that ordinance is a local law, an edict or decree while enactment is the act of enacting, or the state of being enacted.

ordinance

English

(wikipedia ordinance)

Alternative forms

* ordinaunce

Noun

(en noun)
  • a local law, an edict or decree.
  • a religious practice or ritual prescribed by the church.

    • Usage notes

    This word is sometimes confused with ordnance, or military weaponry.

    Derived terms

    * ordnance

    Anagrams

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    enactment

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia enactment) (en noun)
  • The act of enacting, or the state of being enacted.
  • :The actors' powerful enactment of the play was breathtaking.
  • :The enactment of this law will be a great step backward for our country.
  • (legal) A piece of legislation that has been properly authorized by a legislative body.
  • :The enactments passed by the council that year included sweeping reforms.

    • Related terms

    *reenactment