revest

verb

re·vest | \ (ˌ)rē-ˈvest

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revested; revesting; revests

Definition of revest

transitive verb

: reinstate, reinvest

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And even if did, revesting Flo & Eddie with rights would be problematic. — Eriq Gardner, Billboard, "SiriusXM Wins Appeal Over Pre-1972 Sound Recordings in Florida," 26 Oct. 2017

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The first known use of revest was in 1561

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revest

transitive verb

re·vest | \ ˌrē-ˈvest

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Legal Definition of revest

: to vest again or anew

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