***Seems to me you are not only changing the common meanings, but inventing them. :) Convenient. Ordination contains is synonymous with command or expresison of authority in every instance. ***
ordain: 1. to appoint ceremonially to the Christian priesthood, 2. to destine, 3. to appoint or decree authoritatively. (Oxford American Dictionary)
All depends on what you read, it seems to me.
Should have pinged you, too. Sorry.