ordonnant
noun, plural or·don·nanc·es 
[‐dn-uh
n-siz; French ‐daw-nahns] .
[‐dn-uhn-siz; French ‐daw-nahns] . 1.
the arrangement or disposition of parts, as of a building, picture, or literary work.
2.
an ordinance, decree, or law.
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ordonnance (ˈɔːdənəns, French ɔrdɔnɑ̃s) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the proper disposition of the elements of a building or an artistic or literary composition |
| 2. | an ordinance, law, or decree, esp in French law |
| [C17: from Old French ordenance arrangement, influenced by ordonner to order] | |
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