Establishment

Noun

1. The act or process of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.

   "Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business."

2. The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.

   "The firm celebrated twenty years since their establishment by updating their look."

3. 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.

   "Pedro's is a fine establishment serving a variety of delicious food."

4. The ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo.

   "It was clear that they viewed the British establishment as qualitatively different from the French establishment."

5. The number of staff required to run a department or organisation (often used in the context of healthcare and other public services).

   "The cancer department has an establishment of 10 doctors and 30 nurses."