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Definition ordain in British English

ordain verb

[transitive] verb
/ɔː(r)ˈdeɪn/
1

to make someone a priest, minister, or rabbi in an official religious ceremony

Synonyms and related words
anoint bless blessing
2

to officially order that something should be done

Example

It was ordained that no-one could hunt deer without a royal licence.

Synonyms and related words
acquit acquittal affiliation order
Definition ordain in British English