standing orders
nounUK /ˈstændɪŋ ˈɔːdəz/
US /ˈstændɪŋ ˈɔːrdərz/
Standing orders are rules that stay the same and must be followed all the time.
The club follows its standing orders at every meeting.
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2. Permanent instructions that tell someone what to do in a certain situation.
The soldiers had standing orders to guard the gate.
3. Regular orders a customer places again and again, such as a weekly delivery.
The bakery has standing orders for bread from several restaurants.
4. Official rules for how a group or meeting should be run.
The committee checked the standing orders before voting.