ordain
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“The power to ‘define a crime and ordain its punishment’ is an exclusively legislative function,” the justices wrote.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2024
The SBC ousted Saddleback Church in Costa Mesa, once the second-largest megachurch in the denomination, earlier this year over its decision to ordain female pastors.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2023
It also acknowledged the need to train more Afaan Oromo speaking priests and agreed to ordain more ethnic Oromos among high ranking clergy, it said in a statement.
From Reuters • Feb. 16, 2023
They used to make a living by having Kwanmueang take part in ceremonies to ordain new monks, or dress up as a war elephant for re-enacting historic battles.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2023
Having had their final test the evening before, there was nothing left but to ordain them.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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