establishment

Definitions

General English

  • noun the act of creating something
  • noun a business or organisation
  • noun the most important people in society, especially those who are in authority

Accounting

Agriculture

  • noun a period when a newly seeded sward is becoming established

Military

  • noun the number of men, vehicles and equipment which should to be held by a grouping at full strength

Politics

  • noun the permanent staff of a government department or military force
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