Institute \In"sti*tute\ ([i^]n"st[i^]*t[=u]t), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Instituted ([i^]n"st[i^]*t[=u]`t[e^]d); p. pr. & vb. n.
Instituting.]
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1. To set up; to establish; to ordain; as, to institute laws,
rules, etc.
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2. To originate and establish; to found; to organize; as, to
institute a court, or a society.
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Whenever any from of government becomes destructive
of these ends it is the right of the people to alter
or to abolish it, and to institute a new government.
--Jefferson
(Decl. of
Indep. ).
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3. To nominate; to appoint. [Obs.]
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We institute your Grace
To be our regent in these parts of France. --Shak.
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4. To begin; to commence; to set on foot; as, to institute an
inquiry; to institute a suit.
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And haply institute
A course of learning and ingenious studies. --Shak.
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5. To ground or establish in principles and rudiments; to
educate; to instruct. [Obs.]
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If children were early instituted, knowledge would
insensibly insinuate itself. --Dr. H. More.
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6. (Eccl. Law) To invest with the spiritual charge of a
benefice, or the care of souls. --Blackstone.
Syn: To originate; begin; commence; establish; found; erect;
organize; appoint; ordain.
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Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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