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Ordinance vs Fiat - What's the difference?

ordinance | fiat | Synonyms |

Ordinance is a synonym of fiat.


As a noun ordinance

is a local law, an edict or decree.

As a phrase fiat is

(derogatory|slang|automobiles) fix it again tony, a derogatory slang phrase for fiat, a backronym.

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

    *

    External links

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    fiat

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An authoritative command or order to do something; an effectual decree.
  • * 1788 , Alexander Hamilton,
    • The reflection that the fate of a fellow-creature depended on his sole fiat , would naturally inspire scrupulousness and caution; [...]
  • (English law) A warrant of a judge for certain processes.
  • (English law) An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.

    • Derived terms

    * fiat money * fiat currency

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (jargon used in academic debate) To make (something) happen.

    • Quotations

    * (English Citations of "fiat")

    References

    * (Webster 1913) ----