a stream formed by the confluence of two first order streams, or of a first order stream and a second order stream

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

Alternative letter-case form of New World Order

A vision for the world in which greater peace and stability is achieved through a new political order. / According to conspiracy theories, the planned rule of the world by a secret global elite.

A stream formed by the confluence of two second order streams, or of a second order stream and a third order stream.

A stream that has no permanent tributaries.

(colloquial, dated) A neat and tidy arrangement or organization; a perfect order.

(law) A court order allowing a plaintiff to go to someone's premises and seize documents (entry must be with that person's permission, but if refused would be a contempt of court). Used in extreme cases when a prospective defendant might destroy documents, especially computer files, if they knew a court case was coming.

plural of first order stream

(stock market) A conditional order placed with a stockbroker (or similar) to close one's position if the market drops (or rises in some cases) to a specified price level.