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Weisung

Substantiv

full

order

noun

Comparative law notes

Germany

This term is the better translation choice if the context does not reveal that Weisung was meant to denote something closer to a directive or guideline.

Definitions of order

English

a request for a good to be delivered to you or made for you

I placed the order last week. We should receive the computers shortly.

English

an instruction given by a person or body with authority to give that instruction

Severe restrictions were placed on him by a civil court order after his release.