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establishment

/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
noun
  1. The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.

    "Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business."

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

    "The firm celebrated twenty years since their establishment by updating their look."

  3. 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.

    "Exposing the shabby parts of the establishment."

Synonymsfoundation
Antonymsabolition

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