substituteorder

noun
UK /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːtˌɔːdə/
US /ˈsʌbstɪtuːtˌɔːrdər/

A substitute order is a rule that says someone else can do a job in place of the usual person.

The teacher left a substitute order so the new teacher knew what to do.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. An instruction to use a different item instead of the one first chosen.

The coach gave a substitute order to swap the injured player.

3. A legal command that puts one person in another's place.

The judge signed a substitute order naming a new guardian.

4. A request to serve a different food in place of the usual one.

The café took a substitute order for tea instead of coffee.