Random Riddle: Out of Order

message, punishment, pepper, governor, cook, league, mustard, admission

The reverse order is also acceptable.

Explanation:

Each of the words can be preceded by a military rank to form a phrase.

(private) message,
(corporal) punishment,
(sergeant) pepper,
(lieutenant) governor,
(captain) cook,
(major) league,
(colonel) mustard,
(general) admission