the establishment
noun
: the part of a particular group that has power or control
His novels were disliked by the literary establishment.
the medical establishment
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Equally important is the establishment of common standards across domains, including data formats, integration architectures and safety protocols.
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Alexander Clausbruch, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Each villain’s legacy led to the establishment of a specific dormitory at Night Raven College, creating distinct magical communities within the academy.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
During the proceedings, the establishment could ask for a temporary retraining order that would bar the city from enforcing the revocation.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 29 July 2025
That authority would include providing for the establishment of economic development districts, which may issue bonds for financing projects within the economic development district.
—Arkansas Online, 28 July 2025
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Alexander Clausbruch, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Each villain’s legacy led to the establishment of a specific dormitory at Night Raven College, creating distinct magical communities within the academy.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
During the proceedings, the establishment could ask for a temporary retraining order that would bar the city from enforcing the revocation.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 29 July 2025
That authority would include providing for the establishment of economic development districts, which may issue bonds for financing projects within the economic development district.
—Arkansas Online, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the establishment
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“The establishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20establishment. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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