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Word: Institute
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English (in institute (sense 2 of the verb)): from Latin institut- ‘established’, from the verb instituere, from in- ‘in, towards’ + statuere ‘set up’. The noun is from Latin institutum ‘something designed, precept’, neuter past participle of instituere; sense 1 dates from the early 19th century
ˈɪnstɪtjuːt
introduce or establish (a scheme, undertaking, or policy)
Short Definition:introduce or establish
Examples:- the state instituted a national lottery
- the award was instituted in 1900
appoint (someone) to a position, especially as a cleric
Short Definition:appoint to position
Examples:- his sons were instituted to the priesthood
- a testator who has instituted his daughter heir
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