1. Third person singular present indicative of 'ordenar' with reflexive pronoun 'se', indicating a passive or reflexive action of ordering, commanding, or arranging
It is ordered that all documents be filed.
Ordena-se que todos os documentos sejam arquivados.
2. Reflexive form expressing that something organizes itself or becomes ordered
The chaos gradually ordains itself into structure.
O caos gradualmente ordena-se em estrutura.
3. Impersonal form used in official or formal contexts to issue commands or directives
It is ordered by law that citizens comply.
Ordena-se por lei que os cidadãos cumpram.