institutionalization
UK: ˌɪnstɪˌtjuːʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən | US: ˌɪnstɪˌtuːʃənələˈzeɪʃən
n. the process of establishing something as a norm or convention within an organization or society
n. the condition of being dependent on or confined to an institution (e.g., long-term care)
n. the act of giving something a formal or official structure
The word traces back to Latin institutio (meaning "arrangement, custom"), derived from instituere ("to set up"). The suffix -al turns it into an adjective, and -ization (from Greek -izein via Latin -izare) denotes the process of making something conform to a system. The term evolved in the 19th century to describe both the formalization of practices and the societal integration of norms.
The institutionalization of democracy took decades in some nations.
Long-term institutionalization can negatively impact mental health.
The institutionalization of standardized testing began in the early 20th century.
Critics argue against the institutionalization of corporate lobbying.
Her research focuses on the institutionalization of human rights laws.