Rehabilitation
/ˌrɛhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness.
The rehabilitation program helped him regain his mobility after the accident.
- (n.) Legal measures aimed at restoring a convicted person to a lawful and normative social status.
The court granted early rehabilitation to the offender after completion of community service.
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Commentary
Often used in both medical and legal contexts; clarity in drafting requires specifying the type of rehabilitation intended.
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