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reinstatement

Reinstatement (noun) means the act of restoring someone or something to a former position or condition. Example: “His lawyer argued for immediate reinstatement to his old job.”

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The act of restoring someone or something to a former position or condition.
"His lawyer argued for immediate reinstatement to his old job."

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In plain EnglishThe act of putting someone or something back to how it was before.

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reinstatements plural

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What does “reinstatement” mean?

The word “reinstatement” means the act of restoring someone or something to a former position or condition. In plain terms, the act of putting someone or something back to how it was before.

How do you use “reinstatement” in a sentence?

Here is “reinstatement” used in a sentence: “His lawyer argued for immediate reinstatement to his old job.”

What part of speech is “reinstatement”?

“Reinstatement” is a noun.

What is the meaning of reinstatement?

"reinstatement" (noun) means the act of restoring someone or something to a former position or condition.

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