Order, or'-der, s

regular or methodical arrangement; proper state; adherence to rule laid down; settled mode of proceeding or working; regularity; mandate; regulation; rank; cla ; division of men; a religious fraternity; care; a division intermediate between a cla and a family [Bot. and Zool ]; a system of several members, ornaments, and prop or-. tions of columns and pilasters, as the Tuscan,Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite [Arch.]: v.a. to regulate; to methodize; to conduct; to command; to manage: v.n. to give command. Order of battle, the arrangement and disposition of the different parts of an army for action. Regimental orders such orders as proceed immediately from a commanding, officer for the observance of the regiment. Holy orders, the Christian ministry. Order of the day,prearranged order of busine . To take orders, to be