To scientists, a theory is an explanation of some feature of the world that meets three requirements: it is supported by evidence, is testable and falsifiable, and can be used to make predictions. As the first requirement shows, âtheoryâ in scientific use does not mean âguessâ or anything similar.
Look up ordinance in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A local ordinance is a law usually found in a code of laws for a political division smaller than a state or nation, i.e., a local government such as a municipality, county, parish, prefecture, etc. 1  1 United States.  1.1 Alabama.
Answers. 1  An ordinance is a local law, also called bylaws in some places. A collection of laws or rules (federal, state or local) is said to be codified into a code. A code can also refer to a collection of standards to be applied, such as a building code or fire code. Statutes are passed by a legislature (state or federal).