Ordinance:
Ordinance is the law which has been passed by a municipal government. It also deals with the public streets or sidewalks.
Resolution:
Resolution is the formal proposition which is offered for adoption by a deliberative or legislative body. It is a temporary enactment in comparison to the ordinance.
Differences:
| Basis | Ordinance | Resolution |
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) | An authoritative order. | A firm decision to do or not to do something |
| Synonyms | Command, direction, authorization, code and enactment | Decision, sincerity, purposefulness, preservance and verdict |
| Antonyms | Web, disorganization, lawlessness | Fear, idleness, flexibility, problem and weakness |
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| Word origin | The word ordinance was originated in the 14th century from Middle English. | The word resolution was originated in the 14th century from Middle English resolucioun. |
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