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institutionalism

Institutionalism describes a belief where the emphasis is placed on the usefulness of established institutions, often at the expense of the individual. (noun)

An example of institutionalism is when an institution is given rights and powers that individual people do not have.
An example of institutionalism is the use of large institutions instead of smaller group homes for the care and treatment of the mentally ill.

See institutionalism in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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