standing orders
[/ˈstændɪŋ ˈɔːrdərz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
ordens permanentes
1. Instructions given to a bank to make regular automatic payments on a specified date
I set up standing orders to pay my rent every month.
Estabeleci ordens permanentes para pagar meu aluguel todos os meses.
2. Rules or regulations that remain in effect until they are formally changed or cancelled
The company's standing orders require all employees to wear identification badges.
As ordens permanentes da empresa exigem que todos os funcionários usem crachás de identificação.
3. Permanent instructions for military or organizational procedures
The battalion follows strict standing orders for daily operations.
O batalhão segue ordens permanentes rigorosas para operações diárias.
Standing orders are a fundamental banking practice in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian banking, 'ordens permanentes' and 'débito automático' are commonly used for utility bills, rent, and subscriptions. In the USA, this concept is equally important for recurring payments. The term also appears in military and organizational contexts in both countries to refer to permanent operational procedures that govern daily activities.
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