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or-DAYN/ɔːˈdeɪn/

To ordain is to make someone a priest or minister; also to order something officially: ordain a slogan, ordain a spare. Order (already in the dictionary) is everyday; a decree does not waive a cap.

Meaning

To make someone a priest or minister; also to order something officially (from order, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “A board may ordain a slogan; it cannot waive the occupancy cap.”
• “Order is already in this course. Decree is the close twin. A slogan is comms. A number on a certificate is the rule. Cite the number; then keep the slogan if the cap still holds.”

Good to know

Appoint as clergy; officially decree. Everyday: order (already in the dictionary). A slogan ≠ a waived cap.

Near in meaning

decree, appoint, order

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