Definition of decree and order; how order enforced The determination of the rights of the parties to a special proceeding in the court is...

N.Y. Surrogate's Court Procedure Act § 601, under Orders and Decrees.

N.Y. Surrogate's Court Procedure Act § 601

§ 601. Definition of decree and order; how order enforced The determination of the rights of the parties to a special proceeding in the court is a decree. A direction of the court made or entered in writing and not included in a decree is an order. A decree or order has the same effect and may be enforced in like manner as a similar judgment, decree or order made by the supreme court in an action.