noun (n)

• an authoritative rule(noun.communication)

  Synonym:
  dictate, regulation
  

  source: wordnet30
• a statute enacted by a city government(noun.communication)

  source: wordnet30
• the act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  ordination
  

  source: wordnet30
• Orderly arrangement; preparation; provision.(noun)

  source: webster1913