"be in orders" meaning in English

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Verb

Head templates: {{head|en|verb|highly irregular}} be in orders (highly irregular)
  1. To be an ordained priest; to have taken the holy orders, the sacrament to become a priest Tags: irregular
    Sense id: en-be_in_orders-en-verb-EwqPnFKa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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