institution
- Noun. An established organisation, especially one dedicated to education, public service, culture or the care of the destitute, poor etc.
- Noun. The building which houses such an organisation.
- Noun. A custom or practice of a society or community - marriage for example.
- Noun. (informal) A person long established with a certain place or position.
- Noun. The act of instituting.
- Noun. (obsolete) That which institutes or instructs; a textbook or system of elements or rules.
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