Reemergence
/ˌriːɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of coming into existence or prominence again, especially in legal contexts such as resurgence of claims, rights, or issues previously dormant or resolved.
The reemergence of the property claim complicated the settlement negotiations.
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Commentary
Often used to describe the revival of legal claims or issues previously thought settled; important to distinguish from initial emergence in litigation contexts.
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