Alternative spelling of order-in-council

(law, chiefly US) An ordinance issued on the authority of the head of the executive branch of government.

(especially of machinery) The state or condition of being operational or of functioning acceptably.

(mathematics, logic) Denoting the second in a numerical sequence of models, languages, relationships, forms of logical discourse etc. / Of secondary importance.

In a speedy manner; with dispatch; quickly.

(Britain) A short period of time, which is usually announced by ringing a bell and is between 5 and 15 minutes long, just before closing time. This is normally before the public house is no longer allowed to serve alcoholic beverages due to licensing laws.

(dated, 17th century) The principles under which the world and its components operate. / The strict enforcement of law, statutes, and social conventions.

plural of moral order

Alternative spelling of short order

(of food) Prepared and served quickly.