noun

reinstatement

reinstatement, restoration

He applied for reinstatement to his old job.

He applied for reinstatement to his old job.

The reinstatement of the policy was a surprise.

The reinstatement of the policy was a surprise.

((of sb./sth.)) reinstatement of (sb./sth.) The reinstatement of the old rules was unpopular.

((to sth.)) reinstatement to (a position/place) He is seeking reinstatement to the police force.

Synonyms: restoration, return, reestablishment

From the prefix 're-' (again) + 'in-' (in) + 'state' (to place) + '-ment' (noun suffix). It literally means 'the act of placing in again'.

Break it down: 're-in-state-ment'. Think of putting someone or something back 'in' its previous 'state'.

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