# Controlled Instantiation

> The ability to govern how and when an object is created.

Record: `lex:controlled-instantiation`
Kind: capability
Layer: [Design Patterns Core](https://banes-lab.com/records/layer/design-patterns-core.md)
Canonical: https://banes-lab.com/ontology/lexicon#lex-controlled-instantiation

## category

- [Creational Patterns](https://banes-lab.com/records/lex-category/creational-patterns.md)

## referenced-by

- [Singleton Pattern](https://banes-lab.com/records/arch/singleton-pattern.md)