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ordination

/ˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃn̩/

Meaning 1

the act of making someone a priest or minister

“The church held an ordination ceremony for the new pastor.”
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Meaning 2

the process of conferring holy orders

“The ordination took place in a grand cathedral.”
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Illustration of ordination: the process of conferring holy orders