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Ordinance vs. Ordnance
Ordinance
/ˈɔːdənəns/Examples:
The town council passed a new noise ordinance last week.Local ordinances often regulate parking rules and fines.There is an ordinance prohibiting pets on the beach.
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Ordnance
/ˈɔːdnəns/Examples:
The museum featured a collection of historical ordnance.Engineers debated the optimal storage for the ordnance.The ordnance depot operates 24/7 for military needs.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Ordinance has an i, just like city, and ordinances are often city or local laws.
- Ordnance is related to military terms and weapons; think of the d in damage and ordnance.
- If youre thinking about laws, governance, or rules, the correct word is likely ordinance'.
- For artillery, bombs, or military equipment, ordnance is the term to use.
- When considering the context of enforcement or legal codes, ordinance fits within a civic or municipal framework.
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