institutionalization

institutionalization
a) the process of establishing a practice as a norm

The government began the institutionalization of background checks for internet users.

b) the process of committing a person to a facility where their freedom to leave will be restrained, usually a mental hospital

The institutionalization of Syd Barrett was a major event in the history of the rock group Pink Floyd.

See Also: institutionalize, institutionalise

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