The act of bringing something or someone back to a previous position, rank, or condition after it had been removed or taken away.
From 're-' (again) and 'instatement,' derived from 'instate' (to install or establish), which comes from Latin 'instare.' The prefix pattern reflects the process of restoration.
In employment law, reinstatement is a powerful remedy—judges can order that a wrongfully fired employee be restored to their exact job, sometimes with back pay, making it different from just getting a settlement!
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