Establish

/ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

Definitions

  1. (v.) To set up or found an institution, system, or organization.
    The government will establish new regulations next year.
  2. (v.) To demonstrate or prove something to be true or valid.
    The lawyer established the defendant's alibi clearly.

Forms

  • establishes
  • established
  • establishing

Commentary

Often used in legal drafting to denote the formal creation or proof of facts or entities.

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