ɪsˈtæblɪʃ v.tr. 1 set up or
consolidate (a
business,
system, etc.) on a
permanent basis. 2 (foll. by in) settle (a
person or oneself) in
some capacity. 3 (esp. as established adj.)
achieve permanent
acceptance for (a
custom,
belief,
practice,
institution, etc.). 4
validate;
place beyond dispute (a
fact etc.). øEstablished
Church the Church recognized by the
State as the
national Church. øøestablisher n. [ME f. OF establir (stem establiss-) f. L stabilire f. stabilis STABLE(1)]