I. ˈin(t)-stə-ˌtüt, -ˌtyüt transitive verb
( -tut·ed ; -tut·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin institutus, past participle of instituere, from in- + statuere to set up — more at statute
Date: 14th century
1. : to establish in a position or office
2.
a. : to originate and get established : organize
instituted reading clinics
b. : to set going : inaugurate
instituting an investigation of the charges
• in·sti·tut·er or in·sti·tu·tor -ˌtü-tər, -ˌtyü- noun
II. noun
Date: 1546
: something that is instituted: as
a.
(1) : an elementary principle recognized as authoritative
(2) plural : a collection of such principles and precepts ; especially : a legal compendium
b. : an organization for the promotion of a cause : association
a research institute
an institute for the blind
c. : an educational institution and especially one devoted to technical fields
d. : a usually brief intensive course of instruction on selected topics relating to a particular field
an urban studies institute