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Noun

reinstatement

n.
C1 Advanced US /ˌɹiɪnˈsteɪtmənt/ UK /ɹˌiːɪnstˈeɪtmənt/ re·in·state·ment UK spelling reinstatements

n.the act of putting someone or something back into their original position or state after they were removed or stopped.

n.the act of restoring someone to a former position, status, or condition. Often used in legal or administrative contexts regarding employment or rights.


SIMPLE

The reinstatement of the employee was announced after the investigation.

CONTEXTUAL

Following the successful appeal, the court ordered the reinstatement of the suspended officer to his previous rank.

COMPLEX

The reinstatement of diplomatic relations between the two nations marked a significant shift in regional policy, signaling a willingness to address historical grievances through formal channels.

A federal judge ruled those cancellations were illegal and ordered their reinstatement.

The Guardian· 17 Aug 2026

While Formenton is eligible for immediate reinstatement by Hockey Canada, the others will have to wait for months or years before they can return to the ice at an international level.

BBC News· 13 Aug 2026
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Level C1 · Advanced
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