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

§ 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.