in·sti·tute ( n st-t t , -tyt)tr.v. in·sti·tut·ed, in·sti·tut·ing, in·sti·tutes 1. a. To establish, organize, and set in operation. b. To initiate; begin. See Synonyms at found1. 2. To establish or invest in an office or a position. n. 1. a. Something instituted, especially an authoritative rule or precedent. b. institutes A digest of the principles or rudiments of a particular subject, especially a legal abstract. 2. An organization founded to promote a cause: a cancer research institute. 3. a. An educational institution, especially one for the instruction of technical subjects. b. The building or buildings housing such an institution. 4. A usually short, intensive workshop or seminar on a specific subject. [Middle English instituten, from Latin  nstituere, nstit t-, to establish : in-, in; see in-2 + statuere, to set up; see st - in Indo-European roots.]in sti·tuter, insti·tutor n. |
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