Definition of institute
instituted
;instituting
transitive verb
1 : to establish in a position or office
2a : to originate and get established : organizeb : to set going : inaugurate instituting an investigation
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Examples of institute in a Sentence
By instituting these programs, we hope to improve our children's education.
They have instituted new policies to increase public safety.
Origin and Etymology of institute
Middle English, from Latin institutus, past participle of instituere, from in- + statuere to set up — more at statute
First Known Use: 14th century
institute
Definition of institute
: something that is instituted: such asa (1) : an elementary principle recognized as authoritative (2) institutes plural : a collection of such principles and precepts; especially : a legal compendiumb : an organization for the promotion of a cause : association a research institute an institute for the blindc : an educational institution and especially one devoted to technical fieldsd : a usually brief intensive course of instruction on selected topics relating to a particular field an urban studies institute
Examples of institute in a Sentence
They founded an institute for research into the causes of mental illness.
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1546
First Known Use of institute
1546
INSTITUTE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of institute for English Language Learners
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: to begin or create (something, such as a new law, rule, or system)
institute
Definition of institute for English Language Learners
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: an organization created for a particular purpose (such as research or education)
INSTITUTE Defined for Kids
Definition of institute for Students
instituted
;instituting
1 : to begin or establish The library instituted new rules.
2 : to give a start to Police instituted an investigation.
Definition of institute for Students
1 : an organization for the promotion of a cause an institute for scientific research
2 : a place for study usually in a special field an art institute
Law Dictionary
institute
Legal Definition of institute
instituted
instituting
1 : to establish in a particular position or office; specifically in the civil law of Louisiana : to appoint as heir — see also instituted heir at heir
2 : to get started : bring institute a lawsuit
institute
Legal Definition of institute
1 : an elementary principle recognized as authoritative
2 pl : a collection of principles; especially : a legal compendium
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