Establish
/ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
Definitions
- (v.) To set up or found an institution, system, or organization.
The government will establish new regulations next year.
- (v.) To demonstrate or prove something to be true or valid.
The lawyer established the defendant's alibi clearly.
Forms
- establishes
- established
- establishing
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Commentary
Often used in legal drafting to denote the formal creation or proof of facts or entities.
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