1. past tense of institute; to establish or set up (an organization, system, or practice)
2. past tense of institute; to begin or start (legal proceedings or an investigation)
Usage: legal

Examples

• The university instituted a new scholarship program last year.
• The company instituted stricter safety protocols after the accident.
• Congress instituted reforms to improve government transparency.
• The school instituted a zero-tolerance policy for bullying.
• The attorney instituted legal proceedings against the corporation.
• The police instituted an investigation into the missing funds.
• The hospital instituted new procedures to reduce patient wait times.