institution

The act of instituting.

A custom, practice, relationship, or behavioral pattern of importance in the life of a community or society.

One long associated with a specified place, position, or function.

An established organization or foundation, especially one dedicated to education, public service, or culture.

The building or buildings housing such an organization.

A place for the care of persons who are destitute, disabled, or mentally ill.

The act of instituting or setting up; establishment; effective ordination: as, the institution of laws or government; the institution of an inquiry.

Establishment in office; in ecclesiastical use, instatement in a spiritual charge; investment with the cure of souls. See installation.