institute

institute
institute [in′stə to͞ot΄, in′stətyo͞ot΄]
vt.
instituted, instituting [< L institutus, pp. of instituere, to set up, erect, construct < in-, in, on + statuere, to cause to stand, set up, place: see STATUTE]
1. to set up; establish; found; introduce
2. to start; initiate [to institute a search]
3. to install in office, esp. as a minister in a church or parish
n.
[L institutum, arrangement, plan < the v.]
something instituted; specif.,
a) an established principle, law, custom, or usage
b) [pl.] a summary or digest of established principles, esp. in law
c) an organization for the promotion of art, science, education, etc.
d) a school specializing in art, music, etc.
☆ e) a college or university specializing in technical subjects
f) an institution for advanced study, research, and instruction in a restricted field
☆ g) a short teaching program established for a group concerned with some special field of work
h) INSTITUTION (sense 3)
instituter
n.
institutor

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