Reanimate
/ˌriːˈænɪmeɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To restore to life or consciousness; figuratively, to revive legal rights, interests, or proceedings that have lapsed or become inactive.
The court ruled to reanimate the dormant contract, making it enforceable again.
Forms
- reanimates
- reanimated
- reanimating
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'reanimate' often metaphorically applies to reactivating legal claims or rights, emphasizing revival rather than literal resuscitation.
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