ordain ordain /ɔrˈdeɪn/

verb

1. () Order by virtue of superior authority; decree  ( ordain , enact )
   order by virtue of superior authority; decree
    The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews
   The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews
    The legislature enacted this law in 1985
   the legislature enacted this law in 1985
   
2. () Appoint to a clerical posts  ( consecrate , order , ordinate , ordain )
   appoint to a clerical posts
    He was ordained in the Church
   he was ordained in the Church
   
3. Issue an order  ( ordain )
   issue an order
   
4. Invest with ministerial or priestly authority  ( ordain )
   invest with ministerial or priestly authority
    The minister was ordained only last month
   The minister was ordained only last month