1. to place or establish someone in a position of authority or office
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘instate’

Examples

• The board instates a new CEO every few years.
• The ceremony instates the mayor into office.
• The university instates professors through a formal process.
• The organization instates new leadership after elections.
• The committee instates members based on their qualifications.
• The court instates judges following confirmation hearings.