Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | English word ESTABLISHMENT

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Definitions of ESTABLISHMENT

1. The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.
2. The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.
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.
4. The number of staff required to run a department or organisation (often used in the context of healthcare and other public services).
5. (usually with "the") The ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo. Also Establishment.
6. (Christianity) The institution and official status of a church as a state church, especially that of the Church of England and historically of Ireland.
7. Alternative form of establishment.

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