1. (n.) The act of restoring or bringing back to a former place, station, or condition; the fact of being restored; renewal; reestablishment; as, the restoration of friendship between enemies; the restoration of peace after war.

2. (n.) The state of being restored; recovery of health, strength, etc.; as, restoration from sickness.

3. (n.) That which is restored or renewed.

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