The fact of having a regular, proper and systematic arrangement. / Orderly behaviour.

A painful or trying experience. / A trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test (such as ducking in water), divine authority deciding the guilt of the accused.

(Britain, law) A civil order made against a person, as a result of persistent antisocial behaviour.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see doctor, -'s, orders. / (Britain, bingo) The number nine.

(originally US, idiomatic) A big job; a difficult challenge.

In a sequence. / Ready, prepared; orderly; tidy. / (idiomatic, formal) In accordance with the procedural rules governing formal meetings of a deliberative body. / (idiomatic) Appropriate, worthwhile.

(not comparable, idiomatic, with to) Emphasizes that what follows immediately is the purpose of the preceding or the beyond.

(Scouting) The Order of the Arrow.

(Britain) An official order forbidding press or broadcast discussion of a specified subject; a public interest immunity certificate.

Alternative letter-case form of New World Order