Establishment
/ɪˌstæblɪʃˈmɛnt/
Definitions
- (n.) A business organization, public institution, or other enterprise legally recognized and established to carry out specific activities.
The establishment was registered with the local authorities to comply with business regulations.
- (n.) The act or process of founding or instituting something, such as a legal entity or system.
The establishment of the trust was completed following the drafting of the trust deed.
- (n.) The dominant group in society holding political or economic power, often referred to in terms of influence and authority.
The political establishment resisted reforms that threatened their interests.
Forms
- establishments
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'establishment' often refers both to the creation of a legal entity and to the recognized entity itself; clarity depends on context.
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