the act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.-the state of being established, founded, and the like; fixed state.-that which is established; as: (a) a form of government, civil or ecclesiastical; especially, a system of religion maintained by the civil power; as, the episcopal establishment of england. (b) a permanent civil, military, or commercial, force or organization. (c) the place in which one is permanently fixed for residence or business; residence, including grounds, furniture, equipage, etc.; with which one is fitted out; also, any office or place of business, with its fixtures; that which serves for the carrying on of a business; as, to keep up a large establishment; a manufacturing establishment.