constitution, establishment, formation, organization, organisation (noun)

the act of forming or establishing something

"the constitution of a PTA group last year"; "it was the establishment of his reputation"; "he still remembers the organization of the club"

institution, establishment (noun)

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

administration, governance, governing body, establishment, brass, organization, organisation (noun)

the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something

"he claims that the present administration is corrupt"; "the governance of an association is responsible to its members"; "he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment"

establishment (noun)

a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence

establishment (noun)

any large organization

establishment, ecesis (noun)

(ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat

establishment, validation (noun)

the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof

establishment (Noun)

The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.

establishment (Noun)

The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.

establishment (Noun)

That which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence.

establishment (Noun)

The establishment: the ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo. Sometimes capitalized: the Establishment.