Institutionnaliser
Example: Le gouvernement a décidé d'institutionnaliser cette pratique historique.
Definition
"Institutionnaliser" means to establish a practice, system, or custom as a formal and recognized part of an organization or society, often through official rules or laws. It is commonly used in historical contexts to describe the formal adoption of traditions or procedures by a government or institution.
Etymology
The word "institutionnaliser" comes from the French adaptation of the Latin root "institutio," meaning 'establishment' or 'arrangement.' It evolved by adding the suffix '-naliser,' indicating the process of making something into an institution. Did you know? The verb reflects the transformation of informal practices into official institutions.
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