institute

/ˈɪnstɪˌtut/
noun
  1. An organization created for a particular purpose, such as education, research, or charity.
    • The art institute offers classes for beginners and advanced students.
    • Many local institutes provide free legal advice to low-income families.
    • She works at a research institute studying climate change.
verb
  1. To start or introduce a system, rule, or process.
    • The government plans to institute stricter safety regulations.
    • The school decided to institute a new dress code for students.
    • They instituted a reward program to encourage recycling.
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