market order
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of market order
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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At the meeting held on Wednesday, authorities highlighted the hiring of unqualified drivers and use of promotions that disrupt fair market order, the ministry said in a statement.
From Reuters • Sep. 2, 2021
"Once the stop is triggered, it becomes a market order," he says.
From US News • Oct. 11, 2016
“In the future, the focus on market order will continue to be constantly enhanced,” it said.
From New York Times • Aug. 10, 2014
A "market order" means the trade will be executed at whatever price the market gives you.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2010
"But don't let me keep you and Babs up; it won't take me long to arrange to-morrow's market order for Grimes."
From The Red Seal by Lincoln, Natalie Sumner
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