Refers to a directive given by someone in authority, such as a parent, teacher, or boss. Often used in the context of following or carrying out orders.
I went shopping on my mother's orders.
Follow the teacher's instructions.
tell to do; order; instruct · tell on; report; snitch · often say; be used to saying
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling.
Alternate spelling with full okurigana.
Less common abbreviated spelling.
Compound of 言い (the continuative form of 言う 'to say') + 付け (the continuative form of 付ける 'to attach'), literally 'attaching words'. The meaning evolved from 'telling someone to do something' to 'an order or command'.