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otherusesAn institute is an organisation al body created for a certain purpose. Often they are research organisations ( research institute|research institutions ) created to do research on specific topics. An institute can also be a professional body.
In some countries institutes can be part of a university or other institutions of higher education , either as a group of academic department|departments or an autonomous educational institution without a traditional university status such as a "university Institute". (See Institute of Technology )
The word "institute" comes from the Latin word institutum meaning "facility" or "habit"; from instituere meaning "build", "create", "raise" or "educate".
In some countries, such as South Korea and Japan , private schools are sometimes called institutes, rather than schools.
In the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man the term "institute" is a protected word and companies or other organizations may only use the word if they are "organisations which are carrying out research at the highest level or to professional bodies of the highest standing". http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/about/gbhtml/gbf2.shtml#three 'Sensitive words' FAQ on Companies House website Furthermore, if a company is carrying on a business under a different name to the company name, that business name must comply with the Business Names Act. Use of the title "institute" requires approval from the Secretary of State . Failure to seek approval is a criminal offence . http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/about/gbhtml/gbf3.shtml#one 'Business Names - GBF3, guidance on Companies House website
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Chair (Polish academic department)
Consortium
List of policy institutes
Policy institute
Research institute
Some Institutes for Advanced Study
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