The brotherhood expresses a reservation (5)
I believe the answer is:
order
'the brotherhood' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for order that I've seen before include "Ruling" , "Regular or proper arrangement" , "Direct or requisition" , "Command, injunction" , "demanding firm discipline" .)