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in order

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P1. by order.
a. = in order at Phrases 2. Obsolete.
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the world > time > relative time > the future or time to come > succession or following in time > [adverb]
aboutOE
by rewc1225
by ordera1382
sue?a1425
in orderc1425
successively1439
suingly1453
seriatly?a1475
consequently1477
seriatim1495
in sequencea1575
successive1593
succeedingly1602
consequentially1607
subalternately1632
successfully1651
epassyterotically1652
consequent1692
serially1841
consecutively1847
solid1938
a1382 Bible (Wycliffite, E.V.) (Bodl. 959) (1959) Gen. xliii. 7 The man askide vs by ordre [L. per ordinem] our progenye, ȝif þe fader lyuyde, ȝif we hadden a broþer.
c1430 (c1386) G. Chaucer Legend Good Women 2514 Al hire letter wryten I ne may By order.
a1450 (?a1300) Richard Coer de Lyon (Caius) (1810) 2961 Be order they comen in her maneres.
a1500 ( Pilgrimage of Soul (Egerton) (1953) v. ix. f. 93 (MED) This cercle..was redely lyned be ordre, and stiked ful of sterres.
1553 T. Wilson Arte of Rhetorique ii. sig. x3 I knowe that al thynges stande by order, and without order nothyng can be.
1604 E. Grimeston tr. J. de Acosta Nat. & Morall Hist. Indies iii. xxvi. 199 All these notable Earthquakes..have succeeded one an other by order.
b. By authoritative direction or command (of a person, body, etc.).
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1644 J. Maxwell Answer to Worthy Gentleman 46 The Scotish Pope's Sermon Preached at Westminster, and Printed by Order of the House.
1691 London Gaz. No. 2724/1 On the 20th Instant..by Order of the Tribunal of the Inquisition at Toledo..Eight Jews were burnt alive.
1766 G. G. Beekman Let. 10 Feb. in Beekman Mercantile Papers (1956) I. 494 Pray are not the notes sued filed and Cant You Come at them by Order of the Court.
1845 J. R. McCulloch Treat. Taxation ii. vi. 241 Property sold by order of the Courts of Chancery and Exchequer.
1939 Man 110 127/1 It was the general custom among the Amandebele that malefactors executed by order of the king were not buried.
1985 D. Lucie Hard Feelings ii. ii, in Progress & Hard Feelings 84/1 No swearing. By order.
2002 Elle Mar. 217/1 By order of the Commander of the Faithful, Mullah Mohammad Omar, women could no longer venture outside their homes unchaperoned by a male relative.
P2. in order
a. In succession; in the proper sequence, according to rank, seniority, size, position, date, etc.
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the world > time > relative time > the future or time to come > succession or following in time > [adverb]
aboutOE
by rewc1225
by ordera1382
sue?a1425
in orderc1425
successively1439
suingly1453
seriatly?a1475
consequently1477
seriatim1495
in sequencea1575
successive1593
succeedingly1602
consequentially1607
subalternately1632
successfully1651
epassyterotically1652
consequent1692
serially1841
consecutively1847
solid1938
c1425 J. Lydgate Troyyes Bk. (Augustus A.iv) ii. 2076 (MED) Þei were in ordre..Eueryche of hem sette in his due see Liche as þei werne of age & of degre.
c1510 How Plowman lerned Pater Noster 113 in W. C. Hazlitt Remains Early Pop. Poetry Eng. (1864) I. 213 In ordre folowed them other thre.
c1540 (?a1400) Gest Historiale Destr. Troy 9797 All þai toldyn hym tale [read tite]..Of þaire answare, in ordur.
1667 J. Milton Paradise Lost ii. 507 Forth In order came the grand infernal Peers. View more context for this quotation
1791 W. Cowper Retirem. 94 The lowest first, and without stop The rest in order to the top.
1852 J. D. Dana U.S. Exploring Exped.: Crustacea Pt. I 26 Beyond the episternals, the epimerals normally come next in order.
1890 I. D. Hardy New Othello II. viii. 179 He proceeded to set the facts..in order and sequence.
1948 Math. Tables & Other Aids Computation 3 126 We can have on the first section of the program tape..the program for arranging the data in order by age.
1974 F. Forsyth Dogs of War (1975) ii. viii. 156 He had listed them provisionally in order from One to Twenty-four on the basis of their apparent suitability.
2001 O. Sacks Uncle Tungsten xvi. 189 If he arranged the elements..in order of their atomic weights,..one could see recurrences of the same properties and valencies at regular intervals.
b. In the correct condition; in a condition in which the elements or constituents are properly disposed with reference to each other, or to their purpose; in accordance with some rule or custom.to put (also set) one's house in order: see house n.1 and int. Phrases 1.
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the world > relative properties > order > in (proper) order [phrase]
in point1481
in ordera1500
in tune1535
kilter1621
in punto1631
a1500 (a1400) J. Wyclif Eng. Wks. (1880) 349 Þe fendes of helle trowen alle þat we trowen, but hem failen charite to bynde her schelde in order.
1526 Bible (Tyndale) 1 Cor. xi. 34 Wother thynges will I set in order when I come.
1567 W. Painter Palace of Pleasure II. xx. f. 133 Hauinge set all things in order for that voyage.
1656 J. Nicholl Diary Public Trans. & Other Occurr. (1836) 189 The eistmest kirk of the twa being first compleit and put in ordor.
1711 A. Pope Ess. Crit. 39 Thus useful Arms in Magazines we place, All rang'd in Order, and dispos'd with Grace.
1772 Test Filial Duty II. 219 Their house is putting in order.
1848 W. M. Thackeray Vanity Fair lvii. 516 He made his solemn preparations for departure: setting his affairs in this world in order, and leaving the little property of which he was possessed to those whom he most desired to benefit.
1878 E. Jenkins Haverholme 28 Why should we spend a hundred thousand men and millions of money in setting that part of the world in order?
1897 M. Kingsley Trav. W. Afr. 525 One of the chief duties of these societies is to keep the women in order.
1915 A. Conan Doyle Valley of Fear i. vii. 122 No, no; everything is now in order.
1993 Waterline (Hayling Island Sailing Club) Summer 27/1 We circled the harbour on full rudder to check the autopilot, which was in order.
c. Originally U.S. in (also at, on) short (also quick) order: without delay; immediately.
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the world > time > relative time > immediacy > [adverb]
soonc825
ratheeOE
rathelyeOE
rekeneOE
rekenlyOE
thereright971
anonOE
forth ona1000
coflyc1000
ferlyc1000
radlyOE
swiftlyc1000
unyoreOE
yareOE
at the forme (also first) wordOE
nowOE
shortlya1050
rightOE
here-rightlOE
right anonlOE
anonc1175
forthrightc1175
forthwithalc1175
skeetc1175
swithc1175
with and withc1175
anon-rightc1225
anon-rights?c1225
belivec1225
lightly?c1225
quickly?c1225
tidelyc1225
fastlyc1275
hastilyc1275
i-radlichec1275
as soon asc1290
aright1297
bedenea1300
in little wevea1300
withoute(n dwella1300
alrightc1300
as fast (as)c1300
at firstc1300
in placec1300
in the placec1300
mididonec1300
outrightc1300
prestc1300
streck13..
titec1300
without delayc1300
that stounds1303
rada1325
readya1325
apacec1325
albedenec1330
as (also also) titec1330
as blivec1330
as line rightc1330
as straight as linec1330
in anec1330
in presentc1330
newlyc1330
suddenlyc1330
titelyc1330
yernec1330
as soon1340
prestly1340
streckly1340
swithly?1370
evenlya1375
redelya1375
redlya1375
rifelya1375
yeplya1375
at one blastc1380
fresha1382
ripelyc1384
presentc1385
presently1385
without arrestc1385
readilyc1390
in the twinkling of a looka1393
derflya1400
forwhya1400
skeetlya1400
straighta1400
swifta1400
maintenantc1400
out of handc1400
wightc1400
at a startc1405
immediately1420
incontinent1425
there and then1428
onenec1429
forwithc1430
downright?a1439
agatec1440
at a tricec1440
right forth1440
withouten wonec1440
whipc1460
forthwith1461
undelayed1470
incessantly1472
at a momentc1475
right nowc1475
synec1475
incontinently1484
promptly1490
in the nonce?a1500
uncontinent1506
on (upon, in) the instant1509
in short1513
at a clap1519
by and by1526
straightway1526
at a twitch1528
at the first chop1528
maintenantly1528
on a tricea1529
with a tricec1530
at once1531
belively1532
straightwaysa1533
short days1533
undelayedly1534
fro hand1535
indelayedly1535
straight forth1536
betimesc1540
livelyc1540
upononc1540
suddenly1544
at one (or a) dash?1550
at (the) first dash?1550
instantly1552
forth of hand1564
upon the nines1568
on the nail1569
at (also in, with) a thoughtc1572
indilately1572
summarily1578
at one (a) chop1581
amain1587
straightwise1588
extempore1593
presto1598
upon the place1600
directly1604
instant1604
just now1606
with a siserary1607
promiscuously1609
at (in) one (an) instant1611
on (also upon) the momenta1616
at (formerly also on or upon) sight1617
hand to fist1634
fastisha1650
nextly1657
to rights1663
straightaway1663
slap1672
at first bolt1676
point-blank1679
in point1680
offhand1686
instanter1688
sonica1688
flush1701
like a thought1720
in a crack1725
momentary1725
bumbye1727
clacka1734
plumba1734
right away1734
momentarily1739
momentaneously1753
in a snap1768
right off1771
straight an end1778
abruptedly1784
in a whistle1784
slap-bang1785
bang?1795
right off the reel1798
in a whiff1800
in a flash1801
like a shot1809
momently1812
in a brace or couple of shakes1816
in a gird1825
(all) in a rush1829
in (also at, on) short (also quick) order1830
straightly1830
toot sweetc1830
in two twos1838
rectly1843
quick-stick1844
short metre1848
right1849
at the drop of a (occasionally the) hat1854
off the hooks1860
quicksticks1860
straight off1873
bang off1886
away1887
in quick sticks (also in a quick stick)1890
ek dum1895
tout de suite1895
bung1899
one time1899
prompt1910
yesterday1911
in two ups1934
presto changeo1946
now-now1966
presto change1987
1830 Cincinnati Chron. 2 Jan. 1/2 He replied he didn't ‘smoak me’, and unless I cut cable in short order, he'd roar me up salt river.
a1852 F. M. Whitcher Widow Bedott Papers (1856) xxv. 307 If ever you dew it agin you'll git your walkin'-ticket on short order.
1857 J. A. Turner Cotton Planter's Man. 126 First, Baden corn..was run up to a high pitch by false statements—..a complete failure; the thing passed off in quick order.
1892 Outing Apr. 19/1 I was so thoroughly comfortable that I went to sleep in short order.
a1916 H. James Ivory Tower (1917) iii. iv. 198 Your solution, is marriage to a wife at short order.
1976 Publishers Weekly 24 May 58/3 Linda descends on twenties London to become, in short order, a model, the toast of lords [etc.].
1996 S. Deane Reading in Dark (1997) v. 203 Well, she told me, she let him know in quick order why.
d. Originally U.S. Appropriate to or befitting the occasion; suitable; called for; correct.
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the world > relative properties > order > agreement, harmony, or congruity > suitability or appropriateness > [adjective] > fitting or proper
methelyeOE
ylikeeOE
fairOE
i-meteOE
rightOE
becomelyc1175
proper?c1225
featc1325
conablea1340
rightful1340
worthyc1350
pursuanda1375
covenable1382
dignec1385
convenablec1386
thriftyc1386
sittingc1390
comenablea1400
gainlya1400
meeta1400
wortha1400
convenientc1400
meetlya1425
suinga1425
fitc1440
tallc1440
worthyc1450
good1477
dueful?a1527
beseeminga1530
fitting1535
straighta1538
decent1539
answerable1542
becoming1565
condecent1575
becomed1599
respective1605
befittinga1612
comely1617
decorous1664
shape-like1672
beseemly1737
farrantly?1748
fitly1840
in order1850
1850 in Rep. Deb. & Proc. Conv. Revision Constit. Ohio (1851) 52/1 I have prepared a resolution..and whenever it may be in order I shall offer it.
a1861 T. Winthrop John Brent (1862) viii. 85 If the gent has made a remark what teches you, apologies is in order.
1878 J. H. Beadle Western Wilds xxv. 399 One week sufficed to conclude my business in Oregon, but before leaving a few general notes are in order.
1903 N.Y. Times 4 Sept. 2/3 Good byes were in order on the Erin last night.
1962 G. Kubler Art & Archit. Anc. Amer. ix. 205 A few ‘glazed sherds’ found during excavation: if these were plumbate, a Toltec Maya date would be in order.
1977 N. Marsh Last Ditch vi. 151 Is it in order for us to ring up your father and ask him to dine?
1992 Guns Illustr. (ed. 24) 8/1 Because I didn't order iron sights on this 40XR, a scope was in order.
e. Chiefly U.S. Of tobacco: in good condition. Cf. sense 19c. Now rare.
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1940 Amer. Speech 15 134 In order, in pliable condition (with reference to leaves).
1966 Publ. Amer. Dial. Soc. xlv. 18 The tobacco has to be in order before it can be properly stripped.
P3. in order to
a. With regard or respect to, in reference to; for the sake of. Obsolete.
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the world > relative properties > relationship > in relation to [phrase] > in respect of or with regard to
in wise ofc1290
by (also for) reason ofa1350
as to (the) regard ofc1392
in regard of or toc1392
upon the side ofa1393
with regard toc1392
in respect of?a1425
in this (also that) behalf1458
upon the feat of1483
for (the) respect of1489
as pertains to1526
in order to1526
with respect1556
ad idem1574
on this behalf1581
in or with reference to1593
quoad hoc1601
in point of1605
with intuition to (of)1626
in the mention of1638
in terms of1704
how and about1753
as regards1797
as concerns1816
w.r.t.1956
1526 W. Bonde Pylgrimage of Perfection i. sig. Bviv The ryches of the worlde hath no goodnesse: but in order to man.
1646 H. Lawrence Of Communion & Warre with Angels 56 Wee come to their punishment, which..is necessary for us to know, in order to this subject.
1656 H. Jeanes Treat. Fulnesse of Christ 393 in Mixture Scholasticall Divinity That which Paul speaketh of himselfe, and Timothy, in reference unto the Corinthians, 2 Cor. 6. 11 is applicable unto Christ in order unto all Christians.
1669 R. Montagu in Buccleuch MSS (Hist. MSS Comm.) (1899) I. 427 I gave..an account in my last of what I had done in order to his Majesty's commands.
b.
(a) With a view to the bringing about of (something), for the purpose of (some desired end). Obsolete.
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the mind > will > intention > [phrase] > in order to
in purposea1450
because1523
in order to1590
1590 E. Spenser Faerie Queene iii. viii. sig. Kk2 There was she faine To call them all in order to her ayde.
1655 in C. H. Firth Clarke Papers (1899) III. 33 Col. Jones and Col. Penruddock are sent downe into the west in order to theire tryall.
a1684 J. Evelyn Diary anno 1672 (1955) III. 624 After which I returned home, in order to another Excursion to the sea side.
1711 A. Spotswood in W. S. Perry Hist. Coll. Amer. Colonial Church: Virginia (1870) I. 188 To meet me next week on our frontiers in order to a treaty.
1773 E. Burke Corr. (1844) I. 428 A meeting ought..to be called..in order to a regular opposition in parliament.
1837 H. Martineau Society in Amer. II. 229 In order to shoemaking, there must be tanning.
1869 E. M. Goulburn Pursuit of Holiness viii. 67 In order to the existence of love between two parties, there must be a secret affinity between them.
(b) With infinitive expressing purpose: so as to do or achieve (some end or outcome).
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1609 Bible (Douay) I. Exod. vi. 27 These are they that speak to Pharao, king of Egypt, in order to bring out the children of Israel from Egypt.
1660 in J. Simon Ess. Irish Coins (1749) 125 Tokens..with a privy marke..in order to discover the counterfeiting of any such like tokens.
1711 R. Steele Spectator No. 48. ⁋2 I shall next Week come down..in order to take my Seat at the Board.
1774 O. Goldsmith Hist. Earth II. 336 They then incur every danger, in order to rescue their young.
1822 J. J. Berzelius in Edinb. Philos. Jrnl. 7 6 These two minerals have a great relation with the Mesolite; and in order to distinguish them, I shall call the upper stratum Mesole, and the lower grained stratum Mesoline.
1868 Chambers's Encycl. III. 142/1 In order to support the roof..a second row of columns was introduced.
1912 H. Croly Marcus Alonzo Hanna 99 In the beginning he may have taken some long chances in order to accelerate the progress of the firm.
1960 Observer 20 Mar. 40 The surgeon did not know which way to turn in order to save the child.
1994 Food & Wine Oct. 74 (caption) True risotto must be stirred continuously in order to develop its unique texture.
P4. out of order: not in proper sequence, orderly arrangement, or settled condition; (of a person) not in proper or normal condition of action, mind, bodily health, etc.; indisposed; (of a mechanical or electrical device) not working properly or at all. Also attributive (usually with hyphens). See also sense 12b.In sense ‘indisposed’ very common in the 18th cent.
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the world > action or operation > inaction > in a state of inactivity [phrase] > out of action
out of order1530
out of commission1533
on the shelfa1577
out of action1703
out of blast1832
the world > relative properties > order > disorder > in disorder [phrase]
at or on six and sevenOE
out of kinda1375
out of rulea1387
out of tonea1400
out of joint1415
out of nockc1520
out of tracea1529
out of order1530
out of tune1535
out of square1555
out of kilter1582
off the hinges?1608
out of (the) hinges?1608
in, out of gear1814
out of gearing1833
off the rails1848
on the bumc1870
the mind > emotion > suffering > state of annoyance or vexation > annoyed or vexed [phrase]
out of order1530
the world > health and disease > ill health > [adjective] > in state of ill health or diseased > disordered or out of sorts
out of estatec1400
disordainedc1430
out of order1530
mistempered?1541
untemperate1541
so-soa1592
indisposed1598
discomposed1603
out of sorts1621
disorderly1655
queerish1684
out of one's gears1699
disordered1708
uneasy1725
seedy1729
queer1749
scaly1803
quisby1807
under the weather1827
all nohow1852
toneless1854
nohowish1867
chippy1868
fishy1868
off-colour1876
dicky1883
on-and-offish1888
cheap1891
crook1916
lousy1933
society > authority > lack of subjection > unruliness > unruly [phrase] > out of control
out of ward?c1225
out of rulea1387
out of order1530
the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > disadvantage > uselessness > useless [phrase] > unserviceable
out of order1530
out of commission1533
out of tune1638
on the blink1901
on the fritz1924
1530 J. Palsgrave Lesclarcissement 214/1 Disarey, out of order, desaroy.
1546 Bp. S. Gardiner Let. 2 Jan. (1933) 211 The worlde is soo far out of ordre as ther is smal cause to make any fest.
1596 J. Dalrymple tr. J. Leslie Hist. Scotl. (1888) I. 31 Ky, nocht tame..bot lyke wylde hartes, wandiring out of ordour.
1608 E. Topsell Hist. Serpents 250 The patient is much disquieted, vexed, & too much out of order.
1661 R. Boyle Some Consider. Style of Script. (1675) 113 To mend a watch, that's out of order.
1674 Philos. Trans. 1673 (Royal Soc.) 8 6183 Sometime two, three, or more of the joynts in a Piece are slipped and out of order or rank.
1722 London Gaz. No. 6098/1 His..Majesty being out of Order, by reason of a Cold.
1772 S. Johnson Let. 4 Nov. (1992) I. 405 Since I came to Ashbourne I have been out of order. I was well at Lichfield.
1814 F. Burney Wanderer II. iii. xxv. 131 Don't fail to stop at our house in your way back to your lodgings, Miss Ellis, to look at my harp. I believe it's out of order.
1861 C. Darwin Origin of Species (ed. 3) iv. 137 A high organisation would be..more liable to be put out of order and thus injured.
1882 Daily Tel. 28 Oct. 2/4 Waters in Sheffield district still out of order, and angling at a standstill.
1925 S. Weyman Queen's Folly (1927) xix. 189 He fell out of the line [of shooters] on the ground that his Manton was out of order.
1950 T. Walsh Nightmare in Manhattan iii. 82 A phone booth behind the news-stand—it has an out-of-order sign on it.
1990 Computer Buyer's Guide & Handbk. 8 48/2 You might wind up with correct words but with the text string completely out of order.
P5. in order for: (a) with a view to achieving (a desired end), so as to obtain (obsolete); (b) with object and infinitive expressing purpose, in Phrases 3b(b).
ΘΚΠ
the mind > will > intention > [phrase] > with the intention or object of
allc1300
because1480
in the way of1548
in order for1610
with a (also the) view of1692
with a view to1692
out of a view to1719
1610 Bible (Douay) II. 2 Macc. v. 8 Having been shut up by Aretas, the king of the Arabians, in order for his destruction,..as an enemy of his country and countrymen, he was thrust out into Egypt.
1698 G. Powell Imposture Defeated i. 3 My Master has pack'd up in order for the taking of a Journey to Hell.
1746 E. Haywood Female Spectator No. 24 (1748) IV. 281 The various stratagems to which she was obliged to have recourse, in order for this discovery.
1749 H. Fielding Tom Jones III. viii. xi. 243 There was scarce a Wickedness which I did not meditate, in order for my Relief. View more context for this quotation
1833 W. Whewell Astron. & Gen. Physics i. 27 The ripening of the seed, its proper deposition in order for the reproduction of a new plant.
1936 R. S. Glasgow Princ. Radio Engin. i. 22 In order for these machines to produce even harmonics it would be necessary for, [etc.].
2001 Cosmopolitan Dec. 116/1 In order for sex to meet your standards, you prefer control over your prey..and might even like to engage in some domination games.
P6. in order that: with the aim or purpose that; to the end that.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > will > intention > [phrase] > in order that
for thatc1175
to that that1502
to purpose that1582
in order that1671
1671 E. Settle Cambyses iv. iv. 64 In order that we may this deed fulfill, We first will execute th'Impostor's Will.
1711 J. Addison Spectator No. 62. ¶2 In order..that the Resemblance in the Ideas be Wit [etc.].
1749 H. Fielding Tom Jones v. ix Blifil and the doctor..waked the sick man, in order that the doctor might feel his pulse.
1832 H. Martineau Hill & Valley viii. 126 In order that you may see that we cannot help doing so.
1871 B. Jowett tr. Plato Dialogues I. 119 I have come to you now, in order that you may speak to him.
1902 Encycl. Brit. XXVIII. 83/2 In order that street surfaces may be well lighted, the minimum illumination should not fall below 0·1 candle-foot.
1992 Caribbean Week Apr. 25/1 A group of preservationists who sought an injunction to stop the construction in order that further archaeological work could be done.
P7. order of the day n. [compare French l'ordre du jour (1755 in military context, 1771 in political context)]
1. Politics. In a legislative body: the business set down for debate on a particular day.
ΘΚΠ
society > authority > rule or government > ruler or governor > deliberative, legislative, or administrative assembly > governing or legislative body of a nation or community > procedure of parliament or national assembly > [noun] > business set for day
order of the day1698
society > law > legislation > [noun] > business of the day
order of the day1842
1698 Orig. Jrnls. House of Commons 8 Apr. 101 45 The House (according to ye Order of the day) Resolved it self into a Committee of the whole House to Consider further of Wayes and Meanes for Raising ye Supply granted to His Majesty.
1729 E. Knatchbull Parl. Diary (1963) 95 The orders of the day were moved for and so this day's debate ended.
1779 Parl. Reg. 1775–80 XII. 401 The order of the day was read for the House to resolve itself into a committee of supply.
1842 W. T. Brande Dict. Sci., Lit. & Art 895/2 The motion for reading the order of the day has equally [with a motion to adjourn] the effect of superseding the existing question.
1894 R. H. Davis Eng. Cousins 167 In the Order of the Day these questions now appear numbered and titled.
2001 United News Bangladesh (Nexis) 11 July Canceling order of the day, the Jatiya Sangsad sat late in the afternoon in a mourning session.
2. colloquial. The prevailing rule, custom, or state of affairs of the time.
ΘΚΠ
society > society and the community > customs, values, and civilization > customs, values, or beliefs of a society or group > [noun] > of specific period or time
mode1649
order of the day1791
fashion1821
the world > action or operation > behaviour > a standard of conduct > [noun] > prescribed rule of conduct > collectively > prevailing at the time
order of the day1791
1791 T. Paine Rights of Man ii. iii They [sc. revolutions] are become subjects of universal conversation, and may be considered as the Order of the day.
1795 G. Washington in J. Sparks Life G. Morris (1832) III. 66 Peace has been (to borrow a modern phrase) the order of the day.
1840 R. H. Dana Two Years before Mast xxvi. 87 Industry was the order of the day.
1897 Pall Mall Mag. Dec. 583 November's dark hours and gloomy fogs were once more the order of the day.
1928 Cent. Mag. Aug. 465/2 Radio sets flood the market, beauty parlors spring up on every side, dancing, feasting, joy-riding are the order of the day.
1991 Managem. Accounting Sept. 69/3 Networking is the order of the day. Building chains of customers is the way for businesses to succeed in the 1990s.
3. Military. A specific command or notice issued by the commanding officer to the troops under his or her command.Recorded earliest in extended use.
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mitzvah1723
order of the day1804
hukum1838
prikaz1858
1804 J. Collins Scripscrapologia 102 ‘Britons, Strike Home!’ The Order of the Day; ‘Britons, Strike Home!’
1850 R. W. Emerson Napoleon in Representative Men vi. 236 The best document of his relation to his troops is the order of the day..in which [etc.].
1949 A. Koestler Promise & Fulfilm. vii. 88 The famous order of the day of the G.O.C. Palestine..which..imposed a ban on fraternization with the Jews.
1999 Washington Post (Nexis) 1 Sept. c15 The command was issued as the order of the day to the army massed on Polish frontiers.
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