条例 (tiáo lì) — formal regulations; ordinances; code of conduct

Definition

条例 refers to a formally codified set of rules on a specific topic (environmental, traffic, hospital). It is more official and topic-specific than 规定, and narrower in scope than 法规 or 规章.

noun
formal regulationsordinancescode of conduct
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 条例
    Zhèng fǔ chū le xīn de huán bǎo tiáo lì.
    The government issued new environmental regulations.
  • 条例
    Zhè jiā yī yuàn de tiáo lì hěn yán gé.
    This hospital's regulations are very strict.
  • 条例
    Sī jī bì xū zūn shǒu jiāo tōng tiáo lì.
    Drivers must obey traffic regulations.

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