general order
Americannoun
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any one of a set of permanent orders from a headquarters establishing policy for a command or announcing official acts.
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any one of a set of permanent orders governing the duties and behavior of sentries on routine guard duty.
Etymology
Origin of general order
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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She adapts to another industry trend — the overlong album, designed to maximize revenue on streaming platforms — by using tiny sonic details to generate hidden connective tissue.
From Washington Post • Jul. 25, 2017
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