To scientists, a theory is an explanation of some feature of the world that meets three requirements: it is supported by evidence, is testable and falsifiable, and can be used to make predictions. As the first requirement shows, âtheoryâ in scientific use does not mean âguessâ or anything similar.
Look up ordinance in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A local ordinance is a law usually found in a code of laws for a political division smaller than a state or nation, i.e., a local government such as a municipality, county, parish, prefecture, etc. 1  1 United States.  1.1 Alabama.
Definitions for ordinanceËÉr dn Éns. regulation, ordinance(noun) an authoritative rule. ordinance(noun) a statute enacted by a city government. ordination, ordinance(noun) the act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders. the rabbi's family was present for his ordination.