instillation

[ in-stuh-ley-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of instilling.
2. something instilled.

Other Words From

• prein·stil·lation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of instillation¹

First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin instillātiōn- (stem of instillātiō ), equivalent to instillāt(us) past participle of instillāre to instill + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

The New York Times, citing Israeli intelligence sources, reported that the main targets appeared to be military instillations in the occupied Golan Heights.

From BBC

Rio Arriba County sheriff’s officials said Ryan Martinez, 23, was taken into custody in connection with the shooting outside county offices where protesters had gathered and lingered after the instillation of a monument was cancelled.

From Seattle Times

Before any instillation can take place the application will need to be referred to the secretary of state.

From BBC

It applies to military instillations as well as infrastructure like airports and seaports, water and wastewater treatment plants, natural gas and oil processing facilities, power plants, spaceports, and telecommunications central switching offices.

From Washington Times

The sale will include work by emerging artists, but also some from big names like Ghanaian sculpture El Anatsui, whose New Layout instillation sold for $1.9m in New York last year.

From BBC

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