ordained
Pronunciation:
/ɔːˈdeɪnd//ɔɹˈdeɪnd/verb
Definitions
To prearrange unalterably.
To decree.
To admit into the ministry of a religion, for example as a priest, bishop, minister or Buddhist monk, or to authorize as a rabbi.
To predestine.
adjective
Definitions
Established by authority.
Admitted to the ministry of the church.
Example: There was much pomp at the ceremony that made him an ordained minister.