New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
Resumption — Re*sump tion, n. [cf. F. r[ e]sumption, L. resumptio restoration, recovery, fr. resumere. See {Resume}.] 1. The act of resuming; as, the resumption of a grant, of delegated powers, of an argument, of specie payments, etc. [1913 Webster] 2.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Resumption — may refer to:* Eminent domain * The Specie Payment Resumption Act of 1875 … Wikipedia
resumption — I noun continuance, fresh start, new beginning, recommencement, recrudescence, reentry, reinstatement, renewal, reopening, reprise, resurgence, resurrection, return to normal, revival II index recrudescence, renewal, resurgence, revival … Law dictionary
resumption — (n.) mid 15c., from L. resumptionem, noun of action from resumere (see RESUME (Cf. resume) (v.)) … Etymology dictionary
resumption — [ri zump′shən] n. [ME resumpcioun < L resumptio < resumptus, pp. of resumere] the act of resuming … English World dictionary
resumption — The reopening the following day of specific futures and options markets that also trade during the evening session at the Chicago Board of Trade. Chicago Board of Trade glossary * * * resumption UK US /rɪˈzʌmʃən/ noun [S or U] ► the start of… … Financial and business terms
resumption — re|sump|tion [rıˈzʌmpʃən] n [singular,U] formal the act of starting an activity again after stopping or being interrupted resumption of ▪ Both countries are now hoping for a quick resumption of diplomatic relations … Dictionary of contemporary English
resumption — re|sump|tion [ rı zʌmpʃən ] noun singular or uncount FORMAL the start of something again after a temporary stop: resumption of: No date was announced for a resumption of the talks … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
resumption — UK [rɪˈzʌmpʃ(ə)n] / US noun [singular/uncountable] formal the start of something again after a temporary stop resumption of: No date was announced for a resumption of the talks … English dictionary
resumption — n. the act or an instance of resuming (ready for the resumption of negotiations). Derivatives: resumptive adj. Etymology: ME f. OF resumption or LL resumptio (as RESUME) … Useful english dictionary
