Of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or organized along the lines of an institution. / Instituted by authority. / Elementary; rudimentary. / Arising from the practice of an institution.

plural of institute

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of institute

Tending or intended to institute; having the power to establish. / Established; depending on, or characterized by, institution or order.

a division of an institution focused on the improvement of the entity, primarily involved in fundraising activities. It is, therefore, heavily involved in communications (especially alumni relations), marketing, and public relations.

plural of mental institution

An educational institution, dedicated to teaching and/or research. / An educational institution, dedicated to higher education and research, that grants academic degrees.

(derogatory slang) A psychiatric hospital, or the psychiatric ward of a hospital.

The systems of formal laws, regulations, and procedures, and informal conventions, customs, and norms, that shape socioeconomic activity and behaviour.

Racism expressed in the practice of social and political institutions.