: Mapping the genealogy of universities and libraries.
For policymakers, labeling something as "fundatory" signals a warning. It suggests that a policy, however well-intentioned, creates a structural budget problem. It moves the conversation from "Are we funding this?" to "Because we are mandating this, we are de facto forcing a funding obligation." fundatory
: While a patron may provide ongoing support, a "fundatory" figure is specifically tied to the act of establishment . : Mapping the genealogy of universities and libraries