“ The order of a plane curve is the number of points (real or imaginary) in which the curve is intersected by a straight line; it is equal to the degree (or coefficient of the highest power) of the Cartesian equation expressing the curve. The order of a non-plane curve is the number of points (real or imaginary) in which the curve intersects a plane (see Curve) . The order of a surface is the number of points in which the surface intersects a straight line. ”

“ Other applications are to a direction for the supply of goods and to a pass for free admission to a place of amusement, a building, &c.
In law an “order of the court” is a judicial direction on matters outside the record; as laid down by Esher, M.R., in Onslow v. Inland Revenue, 59, L.J.Q.B. 556, a “judgment” is a decision obtained in an action and every other decision is an “order.” ”