establishment

Noun

• the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof

• (ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat

• any large organization

• a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence

• the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
  • he claims that the present administration is corrupt
    
  • the governance of an association is responsible to its members
    
  • he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment
    

• an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

• the act of forming or establishing something
  • the constitution of a PTA group last year
    
  • it was the establishment of his reputation
    
  • he still remembers the organization of the club
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  validation , ecesis , administration , governance , governing body , brass , organization , organisation , institution , constitution , formation