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standing orders

standing orders is the plural of standing order.

Meaning of standing order

Noun

standing order (plural standing orders)

  1. (in plural, often) A rule of procedure adopted by a governing body for its own internal use.
    1. (countable, in plural, often, singular) A numbered provision within such kind of enactment.
  2. A request made once for periodic fulfillment.
  3. Transfer of a fixed amount from one bank account to another at fixed intervals (e.g. monthly bill payment)
    Synonyms:
    banker's order

Questions about standing orders

What is standing orders the plural of?
Standing orders is the plural of standing order.

Words near standing orders in the dictionary

  1. standing on velvet
  2. standing one's ground
  3. standing one's hand
  4. standing one's lick log
  5. standing order
  6. standing orders
  7. standing Os
  8. standing out
  9. standing out a mile
  10. standing out like a sore thumb
  11. standing out like dog's balls

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