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.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see first, night.
The first night after marriage.
The first public performance of a play or other show, normally assumed to be held in the evening.