establishes

Establishes is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb establish. It denotes the act of setting up, founding, or bringing something into existence in a formal, enduring, or recognized way. The term is commonly used in legal, organizational, governmental, and business contexts, where a person or body confirms the existence, validity, or acceptance of rules, institutions, or relationships.

Etymology and scope: establish derives from Old French establir, itself from Latin stabilire, meaning to make stable. Over time, its sense has broadened from physical placement or construction to more abstract creation, such as establishing a policy, a precedent, a relationship, or a claim. The word can refer to formal recognition, procedural creation, or the act of making something operative and durable.

Usage and grammar: establish can be used with various objects, including policies, laws, organizations, relationships, and facts. The form establishes is used with third-person singular subjects, as in “The committee establishes guidelines.” It often introduces a result or rule that becomes authoritative, and may be followed by a clause starting with that, or by a direct object such as a policy or institution. Common collocations include establish a precedent, establish a policy, establish a relationship, and establish eligibility.

Examples: The government establishes new safety standards. The university establishes a research fund. The court establishes the limits of liability. In everyday prose, establish is preferred for formal acts of creation or recognition, while establishes specifically marks the present, third-person action of doing so.