institutionalizeglossary / INSTITUTIONALIZE institutionalize, vb.1. To place (a person) in an institution.2. To give (a rule or practice) official sanction. 词条贡献者 双语律师Jason,国内知名法学院国际贸易专业,擅长翻译各类与出口管制、经济制裁及海关相关的法律文件。