BusinessAugust 26, 2026
institutionalising
in-stuh-TOO-shuh-nuh-ly-zing
Definition
To make a practice, relationship, or organizational arrangement a permanent and formal part of a structure or system.
Etymology
Derived from the word institution, which comes from the Latin 'institutio' meaning an arrangement or custom. It evolved into the verb form in the 19th century to describe the process of establishing formal systems or social organizations.
In the news
The Seychelles delegation emphasized institutionalising engagement to ensure that collaboration between administrative authorities and experts remains continuous and reliable rather than ad-hoc.
India, Seychelles step up cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture and blue economy
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