1 A notable exception occurs when the first part of the compound adjective is an adverb that ends in-ly. 2  In this case, the compound remains open, even when it is followed by the noun.
Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ordinary resolution â(plural ordinary resolutions) ( 1 law) A resolution that requires a majority vote of members present at a general meeting of a company.  special resolution.
Ordinary income is usually characterized as income other than (long-term) capital gain. Ordinary income can consist of income from wages, salaries, tips, commissions, bonuses, and other types of compensation from employment, interest, dividends, or net income from a sole proprietorship, partnership or LLC.