In a speedy manner; with dispatch; quickly.

(Britain) A short period of time, which is usually announced by ringing a bell and is between 5 and 15 minutes long, just before closing time. This is normally before the public house is no longer allowed to serve alcoholic beverages due to licensing laws.

(mathematics, logic) Of one of a series of models, languages, relationship, forms of logical discourse, etc., being the simplest one or the first in a sequence. / Of fundamental importance.

(mathematics, logic) Denoting the second in a numerical sequence of models, languages, relationships, forms of logical discourse etc. / Of secondary importance.

plural of ordainment

(dated, 17th century) The principles under which the world and its components operate. / The strict enforcement of law, statutes, and social conventions.

Alternative form of what the doctor ordered

(idiomatic) Exactly what is necessary or useful in a given situation; something very beneficial or desirable.

(calculus) An equation involving the derivatives of a function of only one independent variable.

Any religious order whose members depend on begging or charity.