c. 1400, "action of establishing or founding (a system of government, a religious order, etc.)," from Old French institucion "foundation; thing established," from Latin institutionem (nominative institutio) "disposition, arrangement; instruction, education," noun of state from institutus (see institute). Meaning "established law or practice" is from 1550s. Meaning "establishment or organization for the promotion of some charity" is from 1707.
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1. Congress as an institution scores low in public opinion polls.
作为一个公共机构，国会在公众民意调查中得分很低。
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2. The woman will be confined to a mental institution.
这个女人将被关进精神病院。
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3. This degree programme is fully accredited by the Institution of Electrical Engineers.
这门学位课程经电气工程师学院鉴定完全合格。
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4. There was never an official institution of censorship in Albania.
在阿尔巴尼亚从未设立过官方审查制度。
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5. He was transferred to Shoal Creek Mental Institution for an indefinite period.
