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10 Language-to-English DictionariesInstitutional Flaw
/ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl flɔː/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A fundamental defect or imperfection inherent in an institution that affects its functioning.
"The institutional flaw in the policy led to widespread inefficiencies." - 2
A critical weakness in the structure or operation of an organization that undermines its objectives.
"Addressing the institutional flaw was essential for the reform to succeed."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'institutional' derives from the Latin 'institutionalis', which means 'pertaining to an institution', while 'flaw' comes from the Old Norse 'flaga', meaning 'to break'. The combination reflects a modern understanding of systemic issues within organizations or systems.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Institutional Flaw" is said worldwide
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Défaut institutionnel
Transliteration: Defaut institutionnel
"Le défaut institutionnel dans le système a causé des problèmes."
Institutioneller Fehler
Transliteration: Institutioneller Fehler
"Der institutionelle Fehler führte zu ineffizienten Abläufen."
Difetto istituzionale
Transliteration: Difetto istituzionale
"Il difetto istituzionale ha ostacolato il progresso."
Falla institucional
Transliteration: Falla institucional
"La falla institucional fue evidente en la gestión del proyecto."
Falha institucional
Transliteration: Falha institucional
"A falha institucional comprometeu a eficácia do programa."
संस्थानिक दोष
Transliteration: Sansthanik dosh
"संस्थानिक दोष ने प्रणाली की कार्यक्षमता को प्रभावित किया।"
制度缺陷
Transliteration: Zhìdù quēxiàn
"制度缺陷导致了管理上的问题。"
제도적 결함
Transliteration: Jedojjeog gyeolham
"제도적 결함은 시스템의 효율성에 영향을 미쳤습니다."
制度的欠陥
Transliteration: Seidotekikkan
"制度的欠陥が問題を引き起こしました。"
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