The act of doing that which begins anything; commencement of an action, state, or space of time; entrance into being or upon a course; the first act, effort, or state of a succession of acts or states.
The initial portion of some extended thing.
That which is begun; a rudiment or element.
That which begins or originates something; the source or first cause.
Of or relating to the first portion of some extended thing.
The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.
That which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence.
The ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo. Also Establishment.
The number of staff required to run a department or organisation (often used in the context of healthcare and other public services).
The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.