- Institute
- Institute In"sti*tute ([i^]n"st[i^]*t[=u]t), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. {Instituted} ([i^]n"st[i^]*t[=u]`t[e^]d); p. pr. & vb. n.
{Instituting}.]
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1. To set up; to establish; to ordain; as, to institute laws,
rules, etc.
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2. To originate and establish; to found; to organize; as, to institute a court, or a society. [1913 Webster]
Whenever any from of government becomes destructive of these ends it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute a new government. --Jefferson (Decl. of Indep. ). [1913 Webster]
3. To nominate; to appoint. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
We institute your Grace To be our regent in these parts of France. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
4. To begin; to commence; to set on foot; as, to institute an inquiry; to institute a suit. [1913 Webster]
And haply institute A course of learning and ingenious studies. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
5. To ground or establish in principles and rudiments; to educate; to instruct. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
If children were early instituted, knowledge would insensibly insinuate itself. --Dr. H. More. [1913 Webster]
6. (Eccl. Law) To invest with the spiritual charge of a benefice, or the care of souls. --Blackstone.
Syn: To originate; begin; commence; establish; found; erect; organize; appoint; ordain. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
