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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