establishments
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noun
- The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.“Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business.”
- The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.“The firm celebrated twenty years since their establishment by updating their look.”
- That which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence.“Exposing the shabby parts of the establishment.”
- (usually with "the") The ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo. Also Establishment.“It's often necessary to question the establishment to get things done.”
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foundationinstitutiongovernanceconstitutionadministrationorganisationorganizationformationvalidationbrassecesisagenciesagencyamenitiesarcadesauthoritiesbeverages