Definition of resumption
1 : an act or instance of resuming : recommencement
2 : a return to payment in specie
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Examples of resumption in a Sentence
The rain has stopped, but we're still waiting for the resumption of the game.
Resumption of peace talks is expected soon.
Recent Examples of resumption from the Web
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A preliminary injunction signed May 26 by U.S. District Judge William P. Dimitrouleas extends Lichtman’s custody and prevents the transfer of assets or resumption of operations until a final judgment is reached in the case.
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Olivo -- who spent teenaged years training at the Mouratoglou Academy when it was based near Paris -- only needed one game to oust the twice tournament semifinalist upon the resumption.
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What awaits the squad in resumption of the final round of World Cup qualifying is certainly a gantlet.
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Speaking directly to the Israeli people, Arafat urging a resumption of peace talks.
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Origin and Etymology of resumption
Middle English, from Anglo-French or Late Latin; Anglo-French, from Late Latin resumption-, resumptio, from Latin resumere
RESUMPTION Defined for English Language Learners
resumption
playDefinition of resumption for English Language Learners
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: an act of starting something again after it has stopped : an act of resuming something
RESUMPTION Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of resumption for Students
: the act of starting again
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