Instituted
/ɪnˈstɪtjuːtɪd/
Definitions
- (v. (past tense)) Began or established a legal action, proceeding, or system.
The plaintiff instituted a lawsuit against the defendant.
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'Instituted' is primarily the past tense and past participle of 'institute,' often used in legal contexts to denote the commencement of proceedings or the establishment of legal norms.
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