​KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Ordinance


An ordinance is a form of legislation made under the *royal prerogative.


It is most commonly associated with legislation governing British overseas territories or dependencies.


Ordinances may regulate local administration, public order, taxation, or other governmental matters within those territories.


Historically, ordinances were an important method of colonial governance.


Today, they continue to exist mainly within constitutional arrangements relating to overseas jurisdictions.