INSTITUTION
- an act of instituting [n -S]
- A society or organization founded for a religious, educational, social, or similar purpose
- An organization providing residential care for people with special needs
- An established official organization having an important role in the life of a country, such as a bank, church, or legislature
- A large company or other organization involved in financial trading
- An established law, practice, or custom
- A well-established and familiar person, custom, or object
- The action of instituting something