institute (n.)

  1. an association organized to promote art or science or education

    institute (v.)

  1. set up or lay the groundwork for; establish a new department

    [ Syn: establish , found , plant , constitute ]

  2. advance or set forth in court; bring charges, institute proceedings

    [ Syn: bring ]

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