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Vinony

reinstatement

noun

  1. applying a law or order again after it had previously been set aside
  2. act or process of putting (back) into some role
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English reinstate Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English reinstatement From reinstate + -ment.

  1. The act of restoring something to its previous state.

    “Many people are unhappy with the sacking of the chief constable and demand his immediate reinstatement.”

    “Barry removed Pawlisch last July and the former board member has sought reinstatement to his seat, thus far without success.”