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revest

verb re·vest \ (ˌ)rē-ˈvest \

Definition of revest

revested; revesting; revests
transitive verb
: reinstate, reinvest

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1561

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revest

transitive verb re·vest \ ˌrē-ˈvest \

legal Definition of revest

: to vest again or anew

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