Military Orders
/ˈmɪlɪtɛri ˈɔrdərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Directives issued by competent military authority governing conduct and operations within armed forces.
The general issued military orders to secure the base before dawn.
- (n.) Medieval chivalric organizations established during the Crusades combining monastic and military functions.
The Knights Templar are a famous example of military orders from the Crusades.
Forms
- military orders
- military order
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "military orders" may refer both to operational commands within armed forces and to historical knightly religious-military institutions. Distinguishing the context is essential for clarity.
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