One entry found for institution.

Main Entry: in·sti·tu·tion
Pronunciation: in(t)-st-t(y)ü-shn
Function: noun
1 : the act of instituting : ESTABLISHMENT
2 : an established custom, practice, or law in a society or culture <the institution of marriage> <turkey dinner is a Thanksgiving institution>
3 a : an established organization or corporation and especially one of a public nature <educational institutions> <a financial institution> b : ASYLUM 3
- in·sti·tu·tion·al /-shnl, -shn-l/ adjective
- in·sti·tu·tion·al·ly /-/ adverb