Orders
/ˈɔːrdərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal directives issued by a court or other authority requiring or authorizing certain actions.
The judge issued several orders concerning the custody arrangement.
- (n.) Formal commands or instructions given by an authority, including administrative agencies or executives.
The city council passed orders to regulate noise levels.
- (v.) Third-person singular present of order, meaning to command or direct legally or officially.
The court orders the defendant to pay damages.
Forms
- order
- ordered
- ordering
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Commentary
'Orders' as a plural noun often refers to multiple legal directives or commands; as a verb form, it is the third-person singular present tense of 'order.' Distinguishing these usages aids clarity in legal documents.
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