单词 | institution |
释义 | institution n.   1. the act or an instance of instituting.   2. a a society or organization founded esp. for charitable, religious, educational, or social purposes. b a building used by an institution.   3. an established law, practice, or custom.   4. colloq. (of a person, a custom, etc.) a familiar object.   5. the establishment of a cleric etc. in a church. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L institutio -onis (as INSTITUTE) |
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