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.
Definition. An administrative body for a small geographic area, such as a city, town, county, or state. A local government will typically only have control over their specific geographical region, and can not pass or enforce laws that will affect a wider area. local government will typically only have control over their specific geographical region, and can not pass or enforce laws that will affect a wider area.