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ordinance

noun

The act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders

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Word length
9
Starts with
O
Ends with
E
Contains
RD
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
B1

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Pronunciation

ˈɔːd(ɪ)nəns

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noun

  1. The act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders

    “The rabbi's family was present for his ordination”

noun

  1. A statute enacted by a city government

noun

  1. An authoritative command

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The rabbi's family was present for his ordination

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