Rehabilitation (noun)

1. The action or process of restoring someone or something to a condition of good health or normal functioning.
2. The process of reeducating or retraining someone, especially a criminal, in order to prepare them for life in society.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from french réhabilitation, from ré- (expressing reversal) + habilitation "making able", from latin habilitare, from habilitas "ability".

Examples:

1. The patient underwent rehabilitation to regain the use of his limbs after the accident.
2. Rehabilitation programs aim to help offenders reintegrate into society.
3. The rehabilitation of the building involved a complete restoration of the facade.
4. The rehabilitation center provided physical therapy and counseling to help people overcome drug addiction.
5. The rehabilitation of the dam was an expensive and time-consuming process, but it was necessary to prevent its collapse.