As nouns the difference between ordinance and mandate
is that ordinance is a local law, an edict or decree while mandate is an official or authoritative command; an order or injunction; a commission; a judicial precept.
As a verb mandate is
to authorize.
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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External links
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mandate
Noun
(
en noun)
An official or authoritative command; an order or injunction; a commission; a judicial precept.
Verb
(mandat)
to authorize
to make mandatory
Derived terms
* mandatary
* mandator
* mandatory
External links
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