major orders

plural noun

1. RC Church the three higher degrees of holy orders: bishop, priest, and deacon

Example Sentences

"So, not just for all birds at all different biogeographical realms, but we repeated the analyses within families across realms and across major orders."

From Science Daily

She noted that none of the 100 billion-euro special fund was actually spent last year, though some major orders were placed.

From Seattle Times

Schaefer said on Tuesday the carmaker was still facing "flat-out chaos" on the supply side as suppliers cancel major orders on one night's notice.

From Reuters

After major orders for narrowbody jets and a new freighter, Airbus was seeking a contract for up to 30 A320neo narrowbody jets from Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways but the deal was subject to tough last-minute negotiations, delegates said.

From Reuters

Excluding major orders, new orders in manufacturing rose 1.7% on the month.

From Reuters