"last orders" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p|head=last orders}} last orders pl (plural only)
  1. (British) A short period of time, which is usually announced by ringing a bell and is between 5 and 15 minutes long, just before closing time. This is normally before the public house is no longer allowed to serve alcoholic beverages due to licensing laws. Tags: British, plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Drinking Synonyms: last call [US] Related terms: closing time, drinking-up time

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