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ordinance

A law of a municipality enacted by the governing body of the governmental entity. If it is not in conflict with any higher form of law, such as a state statute or constitutional provision, it has the full force and effect of law within the boundaries of the municipality to which it applies. The difference between an ordinance and a resolution is that the latter requires less legal formality and has a lower legal status. Ordinarily, the statutes or charter will specify or imply those legislative actions that must be by ordinance and those that may be by resolution. Revenue raising measures universally require ordinances.

Source : Delaware State Courts - First State Judiciary

Language : English

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