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1.nounA custom or practice of a society or community.
2.nounAn organization similarly long established and respected, particularly one involved with education, public service, or charity work.
3.nounThe building or buildings which house such an organization."He's been in an institution since the crash."
4.nounOther places or businesses similarly long established and respected."Over time, the local pub has become something of an institution."
5.nounA person similarly long established in a place, position, or field.
6.nounThe act of instituting something."The institution of higher speed limits was a popular move but increased the severity of crashes."
7.nounThe act by which a bishop commits a cure of souls to a priest.
8.nounThat which institutes or instructs, particularly a textbook or system of elements or rules.