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Reinstated: meaning, definitions and examples

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reinstated

 

[ˌriːɪnˈsteɪtɪd ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

official position

Reinstated means to restore someone to a previous position, status, or condition, particularly after having been removed or suspended. This term is often used in employment contexts, where an employee is returned to their job after a temporary dismissal. It can also apply to rights or privileges that were revoked. Reinstatement usually indicates that the reason for removal is no longer valid, and the individual is once again recognized in their former capacity.

Synonyms

reestablished, rehabilitated, restored, returned.

Examples of usage

  • She was reinstated after the investigation cleared her of any wrongdoing.
  • The athlete was reinstated by the league following his appeal.
  • After demonstrating improvement, he was reinstated to his position.
  • The school reinstated the program after receiving enough funding.

Interesting Facts

Historical Origins

  • The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back,' and 'instated' comes from the root that means to set up or establish.
  • The concept of reinstatement can be traced back to medieval Europe, particularly in contexts of feudal rights and disputes over land or titles.

Legal Context

  • In many countries, laws protect employees from unfair dismissal, allowing them to be reinstated if their termination was found to be unjust.
  • Court cases involving reinstatement often focus on whether the employer followed proper procedures before the termination occurred.

Pop Culture

  • Reinstatement is a common theme in movies and television, where characters often fight to get their former positions or statuses back.
  • Reality shows sometimes feature contestants reinstated into the competition after a twist or dramatic moment.

Psychology

  • The process of reinstatement in therapy can refer to bringing back earlier conditions or memories to aid in treatment.
  • Reinstating a positive belief about oneself can be crucial after experiencing a confidence setback.

Workplace Culture

  • Companies may have policies in place that outline procedures for reinstatement to ensure fairness and consistency.
  • Reinstatement can be a sensitive issue in organizational dynamics, often requiring mediation between parties.

Translations

Translations of the word "reinstated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reinstaurado

🇮🇳 फिर से स्थापित

🇩🇪 wiederhergestellt

🇮🇩 dihidupkan kembali

🇺🇦 відновлений

🇵🇱 przywrócony

🇯🇵 復帰した

🇫🇷 réinstauré

🇪🇸 reinstaurado

🇹🇷 yeniden kurulan

🇰🇷 복원된

🇸🇦 المُعاد تثبيته

🇨🇿 obnovený

🇸🇰 obnovený

🇨🇳 恢复的

🇸🇮 ponovno vzpostavljen

🇮🇸 endurreist

🇰🇿 қайта орнатылған

🇬🇪 აღდგენილი

🇦🇿 bərpa edilmiş

🇲🇽 reinstaurado

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,590, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.