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ordination
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ordination
(noun)
ordination
/ˌoɚdə
ˈ
neɪʃən/
noun
plural
ordinations
ordination
/ˌoɚdə
ˈ
neɪʃən/
noun
plural
ordinations
Britannica Dictionary definition of ORDINATION
:
the official act or process of making someone a priest, minister, etc.
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He is a candidate for
ordination
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After his
ordination
, he will be assigned to a local parish.
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