The rain has stopped, but we're still waiting for the resumption of the game.
Resumption of peace talks is expected soon.
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First Known Use: 15th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: an act of starting something again after it has stopped : an act of resuming something
Spanish Central: Translation of resumption Nglish: Translation of resumption for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of resumption for Arabic speakers
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