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1. penal_institution
noun. an institution where persons are confined for punishment and to protect the public.
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2. institution
noun. ['ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən'] an organization founded and united for a specific purpose.
Etymology
- institution (English)
- institution (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- institutio (Latin)
3. institution
noun. ['ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən'] an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated.
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Etymology
- institution (English)
- institution (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- institutio (Latin)
4. institution
noun. ['ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən'] a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society.
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- institution (English)
- institution (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- institutio (Latin)
5. institution
noun. ['ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən'] the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new.
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Etymology
- institution (English)
- institution (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- institutio (Latin)
6. institution
noun. ['ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən'] a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person.
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- institution (English)
- institution (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- institutio (Latin)
7. penal
adjective. ['ˈpiːnəl'] subject to punishment by law.
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Etymology
- penal (English)
- peinal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- penalis (Latin)
8. penal
adjective. ['ˈpiːnəl'] serving as or designed to impose punishment.
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- penal (English)
- peinal (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- penalis (Latin)