order#3 (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 10
def (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
examples the British ships dropped anchor and waited for orders from London
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Hypernym command, bid, bidding, dictation
Domain of synset - TOPIC military, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine
Domain of synset - USAGE plural, plural form
Derivationally related form order → order; order → order
Hyponym marching orders; summons; word
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Member of this domain - USAGE plural, plural form
Hyponym command, bid, bidding, dictation
Hypernym marching orders; summons; word
Member of this domain - TOPIC military, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine
Derivationally related form order → order; order → order

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