ordinance

An authoritative command or order.

A custom or practice established by long usage.

A Christian rite, especially the Eucharist.

A statute or regulation, especially one enacted by a city government.

To arm with ordnance.

Ordering; disposition; arrangement.

Orderly disposition; proper arrangement; regular order; due proportion.

Order; rank; dignity; position.

Preparation; provision; array; arrangement.

An appliance; an appointment; an arrangement; equipment: as, ordinance of war; hence, specifically, cannon; ordnance. See ordnance.