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.
An ordinance in amendment of Chapter 28 entitled Zoning. Ordinance, as amended. In accordance with the provisions of. R.I.G.L., chapter 45-24, including those sections known as the. Rhode Island Zoning Enabling Act of 1991, it is ordained by the. Town Council of the Town of Hopkinton that Chapter 28 of the.