confidentialorder

noun

UK /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəl ˈɔːdə/

US /ˌkɑːnfɪˈdenʃəl ˈɔːrdər/

A secret instruction that only certain people are allowed to know about.

The general sent a confidential order to the troops about the surprise mission.

SYNONYMS

secret directive classified command private instruction restricted mandate

RELATED WORDS

confidential order directive classified command

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A legal ruling that is kept private and not shared with the public.

The judge issued a confidential order to protect the witness's identity.

3. A business instruction marked as private within a company.

The manager received a confidential order to restructure the department quietly.

4. A military command that must not be revealed to outsiders.

Soldiers followed the confidential order without telling their families.