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Ordinance vs Mandate - What's the difference?

ordinance | mandate | Synonyms |

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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    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