Reordains

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To confer holy orders upon someone a second time or again; to officially authorize or establish something once more through a formal decree or sanction; to reinstate or renew an ordination previously granted in a religious context
2. To solemnly invest an individual with clerical duties anew; to enact or affirm an authoritative decision again by official proclamation; to repeat or confirm a spiritual commissioning previously performed
3. To perform the act of ordering someone into a sacred office for a second instance; to reauthorize or formalize a decree or rule after an initial enactment; to renew or reaffirm a religious appointment or blessing bestowed previously

Etymology: The verb in question stems from the base word "ordain," which entered English in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th century. "Ordain" itself comes from the Old French "ordener," meaning to put in order, appoint, or decree, which traces back to the Latin "ordinare," meaning to arrange, set in order, or appoint. This Latin root also gave rise to the English word "order," showing a close relationship between notions of arrangement and official appointment. The prefix "re-" is a common Latin-derived element in English that means "again" or "back." When combined with "ordain," it creates a word that implies the action of ordaining once more or anew. The use of "re-" in verbs typically signals repetition or restoration of a previous state, so this verb suggests the act of reappointing, reestablishing, or consecrating someone again in a formal or religious capacity. Historically, the concept of ordination relates closely to ecclesiastical contexts, particularly the formal conferral of authority or sacred office within Christian churches. To reordain someone would involve repeating or reaffirming that consecration, perhaps due to questions about the validity of the initial ordination or a change in circumstance requiring reaffirmation. Though not as commonly encountered as the base verb, this formation follows a straightforward pattern in English verb morphology, where the prefix "re-" is attached to a verb of Latin origin to express repetition. Its usage would typically be found in religious or formal contexts, reflecting the weight and solemnity of such an action.

Synonyms: reinstates, reappoints, reconsecrates, renominates

Antonyms: removes, deposes, dismisses, abolishes