relocation

noun

re·​lo·​ca·​tion ˌrēlōˈkāshən 

1

Roman, civil, & Scots law : renewal of a lease see tacit relocation

2

[relocate + -ion] : removal and establishment in a new place

relocation of war refugees

Word History

Etymology

re + location

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Rhymes for relocation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation