definition of
ordain

[1] #1 ordain v. [enact] order by virtue of superior authority; decree; "The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews"; "the legislature enacted this law in 1985". wn

[2] #2 ordain v. [consecrate, ordinate, order] appoint to a clerical posts; "he was ordained in the Church". wn

[3] #3 ordain v. invest with ministerial or priestly authority; "The minister was ordained only last month". wn

[4] #4 ordain v. issue an order. wn