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revest

verb
re·​vest | \ (ËŒ)rÄ“-ˈvest How to pronounce revest (audio) \
revested; revesting; revests

Definition of revest

transitive verb

: reinstate, reinvest

Examples of revest in a Sentence

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 And even if did, revesting Flo & Eddie with rights would be problematic. — Eriq Gardner, Billboard, "SiriusXM Wins Appeal Over Pre-1972 Sound Recordings in Florida," 26 Oct. 2017

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First Known Use of revest

1561, in the meaning defined above

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revest

transitive verb
re·​vest | \ ËŒrÄ“-ˈvest How to pronounce revest (audio) \

Legal Definition of revest

: to vest again or anew

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