ordination
noun
or·di·na·tion
ˌȯr-də-ˈnā-shən 
: the act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
Examples of ordination in a Sentence
He is a candidate for ordination.
After his ordination, he will be assigned to a local parish.
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Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Weeks after his ordination, Borba celebrated his first public Mass, encouraging others searching for peace and purpose to strengthen their faith.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 17 June 2026
There are nearly 23,000 active Catholic parishes — but new priestly ordinations haven't started to bounce back.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
Birds are also ahead in co-ordination.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for ordination
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“Ordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ordination. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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ordination
noun
or·di·na·tion
ˌȯrd-ᵊn-ˈā-shən
: the act of ordaining : the state of being ordained
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