Definitions
the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
Word origin
From Middle English institucioun, from Old French institution, from Latin institūtiō, from instituō (“to set up”), from in- (“in, on”) + statuō (“to set up, establish”). Equivalent to institute + -ion.
Used in a sentence
“The institution of marriage is present in many cultures but its details vary widely across them.”
“The University of the South Pacific is the only internationally accredited institution of higher education in Oceania.”
“[…] these professors of Little Red Schoolhouse-education did not themselves remain in the isolated and handicapped little institution they glorify.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Established body”11 letters
02“Longstanding public body”11 letters
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