Our peculiar institution was a euphemism for slavery and the economic ramifications of it in the American South. The proper use of the expression is always possessive. It was popular during the first half of the 19th century as the word "slavery" was no longer proper to use.
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Some Southern colonies called negro chattel slavery by the name "peculiar institution".
southern states would not agree to a constitution that banned slavery
the southern institution of slavery
Alexis de Tocqueville Institution was created in 1988.
Provident Institution for Savings in the Town of Boston was created in 1816.