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Definition of standing order noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

standing order

noun
 
/ˌstændɪŋ ˈɔːdə(r)/
 
/ˌstændɪŋ ˈɔːrdər/
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  1. [countable, uncountable] (British English) an instruction that you give to your bank to pay somebody a fixed amount of money from your account on the same day each week/month, etc.
    • to set up a standing order
    • to pay by standing order
    compare banker’s order, direct debit
  2. [countable, uncountable] standing order (for something) an order for something that is repeated every week, month, etc.
    • The restaurant placed a standing order for a side of beef every month.
  3. [countable] standing order (to do something) a military order that must always be obeyed
    • We had a standing order never to go out on patrol alone.
  4. [countable] a rule that says how a parliament, committee, etc. should operate
    • The council's standing orders require you to withdraw from the meeting while the matter is discussed.
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