ordenansa
ordenánsa with stress marks
ordinance; authoritative rule
Usage Note
Ordenansa is borrowed from Spanish 'ordenanza' and refers to a local government ordinance or municipal regulation. It is frequently encountered in Philippine civic and legal contexts, particularly when local government units pass rules on public conduct, zoning, or business permits.
Examples
" May bagong ordenansa sa bayan. "
Natural Translation
There is a new ordinance in town.
Literal Translation
Has new ordinance in town.
" May bagong ordenansa na ipinatupad sa aming lungsod. "
Natural Translation
There is a new ordinance implemented in our city.
Literal Translation
Has new ordinance implemented in our city.
" Pinagtibay ng konseho ang isang ordenansa na nagbabawal ng paninigarilyo sa mga pampublikong lugar sa buong lungsod. "
Natural Translation
The council passed an ordinance that prohibits smoking in public places throughout the city.
Literal Translation
Ratified by-council the one ordinance that prohibits of smoking in the public places in whole city.
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