ESTABLISH. This word occurs frequently in the Constitution of the United 
States, and it is there used in different meanings. 1. To settle firmly, to 
fix unalterably; as, to establish justice, which is the avowed object of the 
constitution. 2. To make or form as, to establish an uniform rule of 
naturalization, and uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies, which 
evidently does not mean that these laws shall be unalterably established as 
justice. 3. To found, to create, to regulate; as, congress shall have power 
to establish post roads and post offices. 4. To found, recognize, confirm or 
admit; as, congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of 
religion. 5. To create, to ratify, or confirm; as, we, the people, &c., do 
ordain and establish this constitution, 1 Story, Const. Sec. 454.