Emergency Ordinance

/ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi ɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A temporary law or regulation enacted by an authority to address an urgent situation, often bypassing some usual legislative procedures.
    The city council passed an emergency ordinance to manage the flood crisis promptly.

Forms

  • emergency ordinance
  • emergency ordinances

Commentary

Emergency ordinances are typically time-limited and enacted swiftly to respond to crises, with a focus on balancing expediency and legal authority.

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