(nautical) A device used by the pilot in the bridge to communicate the desired speed of the engines to the people manning the engine room.

plural of Norwich Pharmacal order

(UK, Ireland, law) A court order granted against a third party which has been innocently mixed up in wrongdoing, forcing the disclosure of documents or information.

(military) A factor that may eventually lead to a direct military threat.

(Malaysia) any of a series of national quarantine and cordon sanitaire measures imposed by the Malaysian government to stop the spread of COVID-19

plural of compulsory purchase order

(law, UK, Ireland) An order made, usually for the purchase of land required for a construction project.

plural of engine order telegraph

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take holy orders

present participle of take holy orders