Endowment

Endowment refers to the innate capacities of an individual, group, or institution. An individual's "natural endowment" can be abilities, such as intelligence or strength, given at birth. An individual's "social endowment" can be abilities attributed to the individual's position within a social hierarchy.

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An institution can be endowed with certain powers or funds that aid it in accomplishing its mission.

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:See financial endowment for funds or property donated to institutions or individuals.

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