inst.

A form of institute — An organization founded to promote a cause

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Meanings

inst.1

noun
  1. abbreviationAbbreviation of institute.
  2. abbreviationAbbreviation of institution.
  3. abbreviationarchaicletterpostcardsAbbreviation of instant: of the current month.

    I received your latest on the 7th inst. If you truly mean what you have said, then you should meet me at the sign of the Red Lion on the 29th inst.

    1 more example

    My dearest son, I have at hand your letter of the 26th inst., telling of the termination of your employment.

    1979, William Styron, chapter 2, in Sophie’s Choice, London: Vintage, published 2004, →ISBN, page 32
  4. abbreviationAbbreviation of instrumental.

Inst.2

noun
  1. abbreviationlawAbbreviation of institute.
  2. abbreviationlawAbbreviation of institution.
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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