ordain

(verb) order by virtue of superior authority; decree. Synonyms: enact. Examples: "The king ordained the persecution and expulsion of the jews." "The legislature enacted this law in 1985."

(verb) appoint to a clerical posts. Synonyms: consecrate, ordinate, order. Example: "He was ordained in the church."

(verb) invest with ministerial or priestly authority. Example: "The minister was ordained only last month."

(verb) issue an order.