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Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle for to appoint or name someone into an official role or position
“Groves believed there was no need for him to be ordained to minister the Word of God.”
Present participle for to select for a given role or responsibility
Present participle for to instruct or order (someone) to do something
Present participle for to enact or establish legally or legislatively
Present participle for to state explicitly
Present participle for to hope for, or aspire to, a goal or dream
Present participle for to sanctify or make holy
Present participle for to issue, establish or apply as a charge, fine or penalty
Present participle for to declare or announce in a formal or solemn way
Present participle for to judge or adjudicate on an appropriate penalty for a punishable offense
Present participle for to designate a particular name or title
(of a discussion or meeting) Present participle for to preside over
The process of passing legislation
An act of identifying something precisely or of stating a precise requirement
The action of dedicating a church or other building
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