Establish Edit Meaning

1.

To set up, begin or introduce; such as a law or policy.

Congress will establish a viable policy.

See begin, set up, start, create

2.

To create. One is only able to establish something once, for once something is established, it cannot be established a second time.

New York City was established when it became a city; New York City was not established when the Erie Canal became successful.

3.

to set up for oneself

to ratify a treaty

to make a law

4.

establish is not to create regulations on cruise ships or treaties.

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