New York Consolidated Laws, Surrogate's Court Procedure Act - SCP § 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.