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establishment

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The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.

The state of being established, founded, and the like; fixed state.

That which is established; as: (a) A form of government, civil or ecclesiastical; especially, a system of religion maintained by the civil power; as, the Episcopal establishment of England. (b) A permanent civil, military, or commercial, force or organization. (c) The place in which one is permanently fixed for residence or business; residence, including grounds, furniture, equipage, etc.; with which one is fitted out; also, any office or place of business, with its fixtures; that which serves for the carrying on of a business; as, to keep up a large establishment; a manufacturing establishment.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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he claims that the present administration is corrupt Source: Internet

the governance of an association is responsible to its members Source: Internet

he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment Source: Internet

the constitution of a PTA group last year Source: Internet

it was the establishment of his reputation Source: Internet

he still remembers the organization of the club Source: Internet

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