GRE Word List

ORDINANCE

an authoritative decree or direction : order

The meaning of the word ordinance is an authoritative decree or direction : order.

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rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
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dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
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docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract