C1⚖️ Law & Politics
Italian word
ordinanza
an ordinance; a court interlocutory order; a mayoral decree
Looks like
ordinance
a municipal law or regulation
⚠️ The trap
In Italian, 'ordinanza' has three distinct uses: a court interlocutory order (common), a mayoral/prefectural administrative decree, and military standing orders. English 'ordinance' is primarily a local legislative act (like a city ordinance).
To say "a municipal law or regulation" in Italian:
ordinanza
"ordinanza" in English means:
an ordinance; a court interlocutory order; a mayoral decree
Example
"Il giudice ha emesso un'ordinanza di custodia cautelare."
"The judge issued a remand order."
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