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Definition
Order; a state of lawfulness and organization where things run smoothly according to rules.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the state of being organized or following rules, often used in public contexts like queues or traffic. It carries a formal tone despite being used in daily speech to describe social conduct. Unlike the English word order which can mean a command or a sequence, this term is strictly about the presence of structure and discipline.
Examples
Everyone line up properly and keep order.
People here are very orderly and won't act recklessly.
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