Definition of institute
(Entry 1 of 2)
: something that is instituted: such as
a
: an organization for the promotion of a cause : association
a research institute an institute for the blind
b
: an educational institution and especially one devoted to technical fields
c
: a usually brief intensive course of instruction on selected topics relating to a particular field
an urban studies institute
d(1)
: an elementary principle recognized as authoritative
(2)
institutes plural
: a collection of such principles and precepts
especially
: a legal compendium
institute
verb
instituted; instituting
Definition of institute (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to originate and get established : organize
b
: to set going : inaugurate
instituting an investigation
2
: to establish in a position or office
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The first known use of institute was in the 14th century
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