Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Associated Concepts Facet
3. Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)
4. functional concepts (general)

Anotations

Scope note:

The action or condition of causing something, such as a group of people or a settlement, to exist. Founding usually involves official documents and official naming, and occurs on a specific date. For reference to less formal beginnings of groups of people or other things, use "establishment (action or condition)."