Definition of Establish
This word occurs frequently in the Constitution of the United States, and it is there used in different meanings: (1) To settle firmly, to fix unalterably; as to establish justice, which is the avowed object of the Constitution. (2) To make or form; as to establish uniform laws governing naturalization or bankruptcy. (3) To found, to create, to regulate; as: "Congress shall have power to establish post-offices.” (4) To found, recognize, confirm, or admit; as: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.” See Establishment clause. (5) To create, to ratify, or confirm, as: “We, the people. . . do ordain and establish this Constitution.” Ware v. U. S., 71 U.S. (4 Wall.) 617, 18 L.Ed. 389.
To settle, make or fix firmly; place on a permanent footing; found; create; put beyond doubt or dispute; prove; convince. Wells Lamont Corp. v. Bowles, Em.App., 149 F.2d 364, 366. To enact permanently. To bring about or into existence.
That's the definition of Establish in Black's Law Dictionary 6th Edition. Courtesy of Cekhukum.com.
