Appoint, as a rabbi (6)

I believe the answer is:

ordain

(Other definitions for ordain that I've seen before include "Appoint - admit to holy orders" , "Lay down (law)" , "Install as priest" , "Destine" , "Officially order" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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