order of council

noun

A UK legislative instrument made by the Lord's of the Privy Council (in practice Government Ministers).

Meanings

order of council1

nounorder of council (plural orders of council)

plural orders of council

  1. Alternative letter-case form of Order of Council.

Order of Council2

nounOrder of Council (plural Orders of Council)

plural Orders of Council

  1. A UK legislative instrument made by the Lord's of the Privy Council (in practice Government Ministers).
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