Definitions

1. verb

to appoint or consecrate someone, especially to a high office or position, especially in a church

“The bishop decided to ordain John as a priest.”

2. verb

to decide or determine something officially

“The court will ordain the new laws to take effect next month.”

3. noun

an official appointment or consecration, especially of a priest or minister

“He received his ordination as a minister.”

4. noun

the act of ordaining or the state of being ordained

“The ordination ceremony was attended by thousands of people.”