Issue an instruction that must be obeyed (6)

I believe the answer is:

ordain

(Other definitions for ordain that I've seen before include "Install as priest" , "Consecrate as priest" , "Elevate or appoint to priesthood" , "Confer holy orders upon" , "Appoint ceremonially to the priesthood" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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