in·sti·tute 1 vt -tut·ed, -tut·ing
1: to establish in a particular position or office; specif in the civil law of Louisiana: to appoint as heir see also instituted heir at heir
2: to get started: bring
institute 2 n
1: an elementary principle recognized as authoritative
2 pl: a collection of principles; esp: a legal compendium
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.