reinstatement

[ 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 Words From

• non·re·in·state·ment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reinstatement¹

reinstate ( def ) + -ment ( def )

Example Sentences

Lyons said he disagreed with the UK Government's decision to change how winter fuel support works and that he would continue to make the case for its full reinstatement.

From BBC

The union was seeking a 40% salary bump and the reinstatement of a defined-benefits pension, which guarantees an income in retirement.

From BBC

Posting on a burner YouTube account, they demanded Min's reinstatement and made claims of workplace harassment.

From BBC

In the band's YouTube video, which has since been deleted, they demanded Min's reinstatement; and made claims of workplace harassment.

From BBC

The change follows the reinstatement of a policy in August 2023 that shut off water with an $800 balance more than 60 days late.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• reconstruction
• recovery
• refurbishment
• rehabilitation
• renewal
• renovation
• repatriation
• revival