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The word "institute" comes from the [[Latin]] word ''institutum'' ("facility" or "habit"), in turn derived from ''instituere'' ("build", "create", "raise" or "educate").

 

In the [[United Kingdom]] and the [[Isle of Man]], the term "institute" is a protected word and companies or other organizations may only use the word if they are "organisations which are carrying out research at the highest level or to professional bodies of the highest standing".<ref>[http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/about/gbhtml/gbf2.shtml#three 'Sensitive words' FAQ on Companies House website]</ref>

Furthermore, if a company is carrying on a business under a different name to the company name, that business name must comply with the Business Names Act. Use of the title "institute" requires approval from the [[Secretary of State]]. Failure to seek approval is a [[criminal offence]].<ref>[http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/about/gbhtml/gbf3.shtml#one 'Business Names - GBF3, guidance on Companies House website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080913085135/http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/about/gbhtml/gbf3.shtml |date=2008-09-13 }}</ref>