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reclamation

rec·la·ma·tion

UK/(ˌ)ɹɛkləˈmeɪʃn̩/ US/ˌɹɛkləˈmeɪʃn̩/ rare

noun

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2.

rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course

  • “the reclamation of delinquent children”
Synonyms
3.

the recovery of useful substances from waste products

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French réclamation, from Latin reclamatio. Equivalent to reclaim + -ation.

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