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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