rə̇ˈzəm(p)shən, rēˈ- sometimes -ˈsə- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French resomption act of resuming, from Late Latin resumption-, resumptio, from Latin resumptus (past participle of resumere to resume) + -ion-, -io -ion
1.
a. : the taking again by the crown or other authority of lands or tenements previously granted (as on the ground of false suggestions or other error)
b. : the taking back or recovery of something previously given up or lost
a resumption of power by the opposition
2.
a. : the act or fact of taking up again : recommencement
the resumption of her duties after the holiday
b. : a return to payment in specie
resumption seems unlikely in the United States under present conditions