standing order
A 'standing order' refers to a prearranged instruction or rule that remains in effect until changed or canceled, commonly used in financial, legal, and parliamentary contexts.
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Definition
B2Finance
(technical)An automated payment method set up to transfer a fixed amount of money at regular intervals.
Example
- She set up a standing order to pay her monthly rent.
C1Legal
(technical)An order that takes effect upon the filing of a case, maintaining the status quo until further court orders.
Example
- The standing order prevented either party from selling assets during the divorce proceedings.
C1Parliamentary
(technical)Rules that guide and govern the proceedings of a legislative body, remaining in force until changed or repealed.
Example
- The standing orders of the parliament were updated to reflect new procedural changes.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "standing order":
open orderdoctor's ordersjob orderrunning ordershort orderback orderfirst order of the dayordered ringorder of the daymarching ordersprotective order