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reinstatement

reinstatement

16 5.8
An act of putting someone back into their previous job or position
  • noun
  • /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪtmənt/
  • Formal
translation icon : reincorporación
  • I offer you a chance for reinstatement of rank and complete vindication for you and your men.
  • reinstatement was ordered
  • reinstatement of an employee
  • seek reinstatement

And finally, the reinstatement of Sam Altman at the head and two of the board members stepping down and a new board being installed.

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Examples

  • Congratulations on your reinstatement.

  • But the letter can be appealed, and the appeal usually results in reinstatement.

    Academic text (2001)
  • I do hope we can do something about his reinstatement.

  • Several months later, when S applied for reinstatement, he was refused.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Thank you for requesting my reinstatement.

  • Just yesterday, the Supreme Court refused to hear the case, so the reinstatement of early voting stands.

    Blog text (32)
  • The rules still apply until she's ready for reinstatement.

  • Still, reinstatement after disbarment is a long shot in most jurisdictions, including Washington, D.C.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Lawyers who lose their licenses for fraud or other misconduct can win reinstatement if they practice in the right state.

    Academic text (2003)
  • The committee approved the reinstatement of the employee after reviewing the evidence.

Synonyms

restoration
vsreinstatement
98 3.4

The act of returning something to its original state

applies to people too, bringing them back to prior jobs or statuses
readmission
vsreinstatement
5 4.4

Being allowed to enter a place or group again after leaving

is about returning to a previous role or status rather than only entry
reappointment
vsreinstatement
2 4.1

Being chosen again for a job or position

may return someone without requiring a new choice by others
reoccupation
vsreinstatement
1 7.2

To return to a place, job, or position you had before

focuses on restoring official status or condition rather than mere presence
reinstitution
vsreinstatement
1 6.8

Bringing back a rule or practice after it stopped

refers to restoring persons or conditions rather than reactivating stopped systems
reinstallation
vsreinstatement
  • Formal
5.2

To put a person back into a job or position after they were removed

covers restoration to any prior job, status, or condition not only offices
re-establishment
vsreinstatement
4.9

Bringing something back to how it was before

also applies to people and their previous jobs or statuses

Antonyms

49 3.3

To remove someone from their job against their will

How Restored

restoration
98 3.4
reinstatement
  • Formal
16 5.8

Surface Forms

reinstatement singular

Morphology

reinstatement = reinstate (semi-transparent) = re + in + state + ment

This is a regular noun of action formed from the verb 'reinstate' with '-ment'.

Etymology

Reinstatement comes from re- meaning 'again' and instate meaning 'to put in a position', a bit like the common word install. So, reinstatement is the act of putting someone back into their job or status again.