reinstatement

Rarely re·in·sta·tion

[ree-in-steyt-muhnt]

noun

1. an act or instance of being restored to a former position or state; reestablishment.

   We are hoping the revised budget will include the reinstatement of the renewable energy tax credit program.

   Both local and national media covered the resignation and subsequent reinstatement of the organization’s president.

Other Word Forms

• nonreinstatement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reinstatement¹

reinstate ( def. ) + -ment ( def. )

Example Sentences

The commission said SAP has now offered to abolish reinstatement fees and reduce maintenance fees charged to clients once they resume support services after a period of inactivity.

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It's the board, who have managed to quieten the clamour aimed in their direction for a few days with the reinstatement of O'Neill, who will be feeling the pressure once more.

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"We've submitted appeals of what we see as unfair dismissals of these 31 workers... in fact, we'll fight for the reinstatement of our members," Carter told AFP.

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A day after the dissolution, leaders of eight political parties issued a joint statement calling for the reinstatement of parliament.

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Saturday's statement demanding the reinstatement of the parliament was signed by the chief whips of the eight political parties.

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Related Words

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• recovery 
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• renewal 
• renovation 
• repatriation 
• revival