institutionalize
verb/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlaɪz/
Etymology
From institutional + -ize.
- derived from institūtiō
- derived from institution
- inherited from institucioun
Definitions
To establish as a normal practice.
- Gary Orlando, legislative aid to McDonald, told GCN that the congressman sponsored the bill because "he does not want to institutionalize homosexual acts. We can't use funds to promote, legitimize, or accept this kind of behavior.
To commit a person to confinement in an institution.
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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA