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Britannica Dictionary definition of ORDAIN
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1
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to officially make (someone) a minister, priest, rabbi, etc.
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He was ordained (as) a priest.
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She is an ordained minister.
2
formal
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to officially establish or order (something)
— sometimes used figuratively
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We the people … do ordain and establish this constitution…
U.S. Constitution (1787)
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The process was ordained by law.
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It's futile to try to avoid what destiny has ordained.
