standing orders

1. Orders that remain in effect until they are specifically changed: “During the year in which the troops occupied the town, they were under standing orders not to fire unless fired upon.”

Example Sentences

It says direct debits and standing orders are working normally.

From BBC

His group tried to get the FDA to approve a shortcut similar to the standing orders that enable pharmacists to deliver anti-influenza medications when there are flu outbreaks in nursing homes, Worz said.

From Salon

A Derry City and Strabane District council spokeswoman said "a grouping" had entered the public gallery and council had suspended standing orders, with the meeting being subsequently adjourned.

From BBC

Ms Thorpe later withdrew the claims in order to comply with parliamentary standing orders - which are a series of rules that govern conduct within the Senate - before announcing she would address the issue further.

From BBC

The investigation faulted commanders for miscommunication and "incorrect decision-making", the statement said, adding that the officer who fired in the air would be reprimanded for violating standing orders.

From Reuters