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march'ing or"ders
1. Mil.orders to begin a march or other troop movement.
2. Informal.
a. orders to start out, move on, proceed, etc.:
We're just sitting by the phone, awaiting our marching orders.
b. notice of dismissal from a position or job; walking papers.
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