or·der·ly  (ôr d ər-l ē)
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adj.1. a. Free from disorder; neat or well-arranged: an orderly room. b. Having a systematic arrangement: a garden with orderly rows. 2. a. Given to keeping things neat or well-arranged: an orderly housekeeper. b. Adhering or conforming to a method or system: an orderly researcher. 3. Devoid of violence or disruption; peaceful: an orderly transition of governments. n. pl. or·der·lies 1. An attendant who does routine, nonmedical work in a hospital. 2. A soldier assigned to attend and perform various tasks for a superior officer. adv. Systematically; regularly.
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