Institution
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A group, tenet, maxim, or organization created by a society of humans.
Institutions can be both real and abstract. Examples of real institutions include organizations like the United Nations. Examples of abstract institutions include the institution of marriage.
See also:
- The state.
References
- Adapted from the Wikipedia article, "Institution" http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institution October 23, 2003
