reinstatement
|re/in/state/ment|
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/ˌriːɪnˈsteɪtmənt/
(reinstate)
restore to position
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reinstatement' originates from the Latin word 'reinstaurare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'instaurare' meant 'to restore.'
Historical Evolution
'reinstaurare' transformed into the Old French word 'reinstaurer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'reinstate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to restore or renew,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of restoring someone or something to a previous position or condition.
The employee's reinstatement was announced after the investigation cleared him of any wrongdoing.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45