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   institution

   /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃn/

   noun

   • 1. an organization founded for a religious, educational, professional, or social purpose: "an academic institution" Similar organizationestablishmentinstitutefoundationcentreacademyschoolcollegeuniversityconservatoryseminarycentre of learningseat of learningsocietyassociationfederationgroupcirclefellowshipbodyleagueunionallianceguildconsortiumconcerncorporation
   • ▪ an established official organization having an important role in a society, such as the Church or parliament: "the institutions of democratic government"
   • ▪ a large company or other organization involved in financial trading: "City institutions"
   • ▪ a place where people are confined or are cared for on account of age, disability, or mental illness: derogatory "she has always been included in family life and not hidden away in an institution" Similar homeresidential care
   • 2. an established law or practice: "the institution of marriage" Similar practicecustomphenomenonfactprocedureconventionusagetraditionriteritualfashionusehabitwontmethodsystemroutinewaypolicyideanotionconceptrulelawmodus operandiformal:praxis
   • ▪ a well-established and familiar person or custom: "he soon became something of a national institution"
   • 3. the action of instituting something: "a delay in the institution of proceedings" Similar installationinstatementinductioninvestitureinaugurationintroductionswearing ininitiationordinationconsecrationanointingenthronementcoronationcrowningappointmentputting increationinitiationlaunchlaunchingstartstartingbeginningsetting in motionputting in motiongetting under waygetting goinggetting off the groundinstigationsetting upinaugurationfoundingfoundationestablishmentorganizationactivationactuationgenerationoriginationformal:commencementOpposite dismissaldefrockinghaltingcancellationending

   Word Origin late Middle English (in institution (sense 2, sense 3)): via Old French from Latin institutio(n-), from the verb instituere (see institute). institution (sense 1) dates from the early 18th century.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › institutionINSTITUTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   INSTITUTION definition: 1. a large and important organization, such as a university or bank: 2. a building where people…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › institutionInstitution Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character. financial institutions. b. : a facility or establishment in which people (such as the sick or needy) live and receive care typically in a confined setting and often without individual consent.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › InstitutionInstitution - Wikipedia

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   An institution is a humanly devised structure of rules and norms that shape and constrain social behavior. [1][2][3][4] All definitions of institutions generally entail that there is a level of persistence and continuity. [5] . Laws, rules, social conventions and norms are all examples of institutions. [6] .

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › institutionINSTITUTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An institution is a custom or system that is considered an important or typical feature of a particular society or group, usually because it has existed for a long time. I believe in the institution of marriage. [+ of] ...the institution of the family. Synonyms: custom, practice, tradition, law More Synonyms of institution. 4. uncountable noun.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitioninstitution noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   institution. noun. /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃn/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃn/ [countable] a large important organization that has a particular purpose, for example a university or bank. The deal is backed by one of the country's largest financial institutions. He has worked as a visiting lecturer for various educational institutions.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › institutionInstitution - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   noun. the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new. synonyms: creation, foundation, founding, initiation, innovation, instauration, introduction, origination. see more. Pronunciation.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › institutionINSTITUTION Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Institution definition: an organization, establishment, foundation, society, or the like, devoted to the promotion of a particular cause or program, especially one of a public, educational, or charitable character. See examples of INSTITUTION used in a sentence.