Synonyms: ordinance, ordination
Definition: the act of ordaining; the act of conferring (or receiving) holy orders
Usage: the rabbi's family was present for his ordination
Similar words: assignment, appointment, designation, naming
Definition: the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
Usage: the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee
Synonyms: ordinance
Definition: a statute enacted by a city government
Similar words: legislative act, statute
Definition: an act passed by a legislative body
Synonyms: ordinance, regulation
Definition: an authoritative rule