ORDER (IN A GENERAL SENSE)

In a general Sense. A mandate, precept; a command or direction authoritatively given; a rule or regulation., The distinction between “order” and “requisition” is that the first is a mandatory act, the latter a request. Mills v. Martin, 19 Johns. (N. Y.) 7. In practice. Every direction of a court or judge made or entered in writing, and not included in a judgment, is denominated an “order.” An application for an order is a motion. Code Civ. Proc. Cal.