An Order-in-Council is a type of legislation in Commonwealth Realms. In the United Kingdom this legislation is formally made in the name of the Queen by the Privy Council (Queen-in-Council); in Canada in the name of the Governor General by the Queen's Privy Council for Canada; and in the name of the Governor-General, Lieutenant-Governor, or Governor by the Executive Council (Governor-in-Council) in other Realms, Canadian provinces, Australian states, or British Overseas Territories. Assent Altho… (More on Order-in-council)