Reinstatement: meaning, definitions and examples
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reinstatement
[ ˌriːɪnˈsteɪtmənt ]
legal
The action of restoring someone to a former position or condition, especially in a job or official position.
Synonyms
reestablishment, reinstalment, restoration
Examples of usage
- The reinstatement of the unfairly dismissed employee was a victory for workers' rights.
- The court ordered the reinstatement of the whistleblower to her previous role.
general
The act of bringing something back into existence or effect.
Synonyms
reconstitution, recovery, renewal
Examples of usage
- The reinstatement of the old policy caused a lot of controversy.
- The reinstatement of the tradition was met with enthusiasm by the community.
Translations
Translations of the word "reinstatement" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reintegração
🇮🇳 पुनर्स्थापन
🇩🇪 Wiedereinsetzung
🇮🇩 pengembalian
🇺🇦 відновлення
🇵🇱 przywrócenie
🇯🇵 復職 (ふくしょく)
🇫🇷 réintégration
🇪🇸 restablecimiento
🇹🇷 yeniden göreve başlatma
🇰🇷 복직 (復職)
🇸🇦 إعادة التعيين
🇨🇿 obnovení
🇸🇰 obnovenie
🇨🇳 复职 (复职)
🇸🇮 ponovna vzpostavitev
🇮🇸 endurráðning
🇰🇿 қалпына келтіру
🇬🇪 აღდგენა
🇦🇿 bərpa
🇲🇽 restablecimiento
Word origin
The word 'reinstatement' originated from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'back, again' and 'instate' meaning 'to put in a particular state or position'. The concept of reinstatement has long been important in legal and administrative contexts, ensuring fairness and restoration of rights.