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institutionalize
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in·sti·tu·tion·a·lize (nst-tsh-n-lz)
v.
To place a person in the care of an institution, especially one providing care for the disabled or mentally ill.

insti·tution·al·i·zation (-sh-n-l-zshn) n.

institutionalize,
v to place a person in a health care or custodial facility for psychologic or physical treatment or for the protection of the person or society.

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19) The participants agreed to institutionalise the conference and to establish the Asian Chemical Fibre Industries Federation (ACFIF) as a managing body for the conference.
Not so long ago parents were advised to institutionalise a child with a disability for the sake of the family and, in particular, other siblings.
 
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