institution

A prison or other place for confining and reforming offenders.

A place for punishment of criminals, such as a prison.

Refers to a fundamental custom or practice in society, like marriage.

An organization that deals with financial transactions, such as a bank.

Refers to an important and influential organization.

An organization providing education, such as a school or college.

An organization related to the governance of a country, like a parliament.

Refers to an organization of significant size.

An organization dedicated to education and scholarship, like a university.

An organization that is part of the state apparatus.

A publicly owned and operated organization.

An organization related to the law and justice system, like a court.

Refers to a key, principal organization.

An organization primarily focused on scientific or scholarly research.

An organization with a high reputation and status.

A specific type of financial institution that accepts deposits and makes loans.

An organization relating to government.

A highly selective and respected organization.

An organization that provides loans to individuals or businesses.

An old and highly respected organization.

To be sent to live in a residential care facility, often not by choice.

To be accepted and allowed to enter a residential care facility.

To gradually weaken the authority or foundation of a custom.

To defend a custom or practice against attack.

To pose a danger to the existence of a custom or practice.

To keep a custom or practice safe from harm or change.

To bring a new organization into existence.

To create and develop a new organization over time.

To establish a new organization, often with financial backing.