reinstatement

verb (used with object), re·in·stat·ed, re·in·stat·ing.

1. to put back or establish again, as in a former position or state: to reinstate the ousted chairman.

verb

1. (tr) to restore to a former rank or condition

n.

1700, from reinstate + -ment. Reinstation is recorded from 1680s.

v.

1590s, from re- + instate. Related: Reinstated; reinstating.