ordination (n)
ordinance (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def the act of ordaining
def the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders
examples the rabbi's family was present for his ordination
Outgoing links
Hypernym appointment, assignment, designation, naming
Part holonym holy order
Derivationally related form ordinance → ordain; ordinance → ordain
Hyponym laying on of hands
Incoming links
Hyponym appointment, assignment, designation, naming
Hypernym laying on of hands
Part meronym holy order
Derivationally related form ordain → ordinance; ordain → ordinance

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