Reinstatement
(noun)
The act of restoring someone or something to a previous status or position.
Origin:
From re- (again) + statement (to make a statement).
Examples:
- The reinstatement of the employee was a relief to the entire department.
- The company's decision to reinstate the previous policy was met with mixed reactions.
- The athlete's reinstatement to the team came after a long period of suspension.
- The historical landmark was saved from demolition after a successful reinstatement campaign.
- The government's reinstatement of the former regime was met with widespread protest.