establishment

Establishment

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

Establishment

The act or process of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmationselten

Establishment

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

Establishment

The ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quoselten

Establishment

The number of staff required to run a department or organisation (often used in the context of healthcare and other public services)selten

Establishment

The institution and official status of a church as a state church, especially that of the Church of England and historically of Irelandselten