1an organization having a particular purpose, especially one that is involved with science, education, or a specific profession:the Institute of Architectsa research institute
2 (usually institutes) archaic a commentary, treatise, or summary of principles, especially concerning law:Coke’s Institutes of the Laws of England
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1introduce or establish (a scheme, undertaking, or policy):the state instituted a national lotterythe award was instituted in 1900
begin (legal proceedings) in a court:she intended to institute divorce proceedings
2appoint (someone) to a position, especially as a cleric:his sons were instituted to the priesthood [with complement]:a testator who has instituted his daughter heir
