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 act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.
The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.
An instance or period of joblessness.
The level of joblessness in an economy, often measured as a percentage of the workforce.
The state of having no job; joblessness.
A type of joblessness due to a particular economic mechanism.
The phenomenon of joblessness in an economy.