1. Noun
The act of ordaining, appointing, or setting apart; the state of being ordained, appointed, etc.
2. Noun
The act of setting apart to an office in the Christian ministry; the conferring of holy orders.
3. Noun
Disposition; arrangement; order.
4. Noun
the status of being ordained to a sacred office
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