Institutions
/ɪnˈstɪtʃuːʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Formal organizations or established systems created by law or social norms to regulate behavior and relationships in society.
The legal institutions ensure the enforcement of contracts and dispute resolution.
- (n.) Fundamental customs or practices recognized and upheld by law, such as marriage or property ownership.
Inheritance is governed by long-standing legal institutions.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, institutions refer both to formal organizations (like courts) and to socially entrenched legal norms; clarity depends on context.
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