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- DictionaryIn·sti·tute/ˈinstəˌto͞ot/
noun
- 1. a society or organization having a particular object or common factor, especially a scientific, educational, or social one: "a research institute"
- 2. a commentary, treatise, or summary of principles, especially concerning law. archaic
verb
- 1. set in motion or establish (something, especially a program, system, or inquiry): "the award was instituted in 1900"
- 2. appoint (someone) to a position, especially as a cleric: "his sons were instituted to his benefice in 1986"