instauration


in·stau·ra·tion

noun
\ˌin-ˌst-ˈrā-shən, ˌin(t)-stə-\

Definition of INSTAURATION

1
: restoration after decay, lapse, or dilapidation
2
: an act of instituting or establishing something

Origin of INSTAURATION

Latin instauration-, instauratio, from instaurare to renew, restore — more at store
First Known Use: circa 1603

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