Legal Definitions - resumption

Definition: Resumption is the act of taking back something that was previously given up or lost. In history, it refers to the retaking of lands or rights by the Crown or other authority that were previously given to someone else due to false suggestion or other error.

1. John had to request the resumption of his job after taking a leave of absence.

2. In medieval times, the Crown would often order the resumption of lands that were previously granted to nobles or other individuals.

These examples illustrate the two different meanings of resumption. In the first example, resumption refers to the act of taking back a job that was previously given up. In the second example, resumption refers to the retaking of lands or rights that were previously granted to someone else.