establishment

/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

establishment

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Definition

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

Etymology

From Middle English *establishment, stablishment, stablisshement, from Old French establissement (Modern French établissement), from the verb establir. Equivalent to establish + -ment.

Example Sentences

  • "Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business."
  • "The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same."
  • "The firm celebrated twenty years since their establishment by updating their look."
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