I.trans. a settling, appointing, appointment, institution, Aesch., Dem.; δαιμόνων κατ. their ordinance, Eur.
2.appointment of magistrates, Plat.
3.a bringing of ambassadors before the senate or assembly, an introduction, presentation, Hdt.
5.a putting down, calming, Arist.
II.intr. a standing firm, a settled condition, fixedness, Soph.
2.a state, condition, Hdt., Eur., etc.
3.a constitution, system, Hdt., Plat.