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What is the meaning of the preposition 'with' in the below sentence? Why has it been used?

He sat down at the table, with the order that he be served immediately.

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It is a strange use of with. Perhaps if you gave some context it would be less strange.

Having said that, the meaning is clear: his sitting down was accompanied by his giving the order.

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