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An organization, establishment, foundation, society, or the like, devoted to the promotion of a particular cause or program, especially one of a public, educational, or charitable character.
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Buildings or places comprising such organizations, as hospitals, schools, or prisons, are also referred to as INSTITUTIONS.
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Societal norms or structural policies established over a long period, such as marriage, economy, or government can also be termed INSTITUTIONS.