resumption
Americannoun
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the act of resuming; a reassumption, as of something previously granted.
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the act or fact of taking up or going on with again, as of something interrupted.
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the act of taking again or recovering something given up or lost.
noun
Other Word Forms
- nonresumption noun
- resumptive adjective
- resumptively adverb
Etymology
Origin of resumption
1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French < Late Latin resūmptiōn- (stem of resūmptiō ), equivalent to Latin resūmpt ( us ) (past participle of resūmere to resume 1 ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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The president's visit came after London announced the resumption of diplomatic relations with Syria in July 2025.
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Air China restarted direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang on Monday after a six-year hiatus, another sign isolated North Korea is gradually opening up following the resumption of train services between the capitals.
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Don’t expect a rapid resumption of trade through Hormuz even if a deal is reached.
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Li Shuo, the manager of a Dandong-based travel agency, said the resumption of passenger train services had had "no impact" on his business.
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Meanwhile, the resumption of flights by Emirates airline means that the supermarkets are as fully stocked with fresh and luxury imports as before the war.
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