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Legitimate as recognized by law
Invested into the ministry
Fated or inevitable (that something happens or is the case)
Having been imposed or established by authority
Granted a degree
Devoutly following the precepts of a religious practice
Revered, held in veneration or worthy of spiritual worship
To have appointed a person to a position
“Groves believed there was no need for him to be ordained to minister the Word of God.”
To have established or stipulated as a previous condition
To have made a law
To have come to a judgment
Past tense for to command the doing of by one's authority
“In 1398, it was ordained that his feast-day was to be kept by every church in the Province of Canterbury.”
Past tense for to determine the future or the fate of something in advance
“Joseph's parents know that he is a miracle child with a special destiny ordained by God.”
Past tense for to inaugurate into an office or an organization, especially ceremonially
Past tense for to instruct or order (someone) to do something
Past tense for to select or designate for a role or activity
Past tense for to hope for, or aspire to, a goal or dream
Past tense for to sanctify or make holy
Past tense for to make lawful or valid
Past tense for to issue, establish or apply as a charge, fine or penalty
Past tense for to give legal or constitutional form to
Past tense for to declare or announce in a formal or solemn way
Past tense for to designate a particular name or title
Past tense for be in authority
Past tense for to smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance
Past tense for to pledge, give or set aside (resources) to another or for future use
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