institute
transitive verb | in·sti·tute
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: to establish in a particular position or office; specifically, in the civil law of Louisiana : to appoint as heir — see also instituted heir at heir : to appoint as heir — see also instituted heir at heir
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: to get started : bring institute a lawsuit
institute
noun
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: an elementary principle recognized as authoritative
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: a collection of principles; especially : a legal compendium : a legal compendium