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resumption Definition

re·sump·tion (ri zumps̸hən)

noun

the act of resuming

Etymology: ME resumpcioun < L resumptio < resumptus, pp. of resumere

resumption Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • whaling: The speech was followed by an impassioned plea by Japan for the resumption of coastal whaling.
  • hostility: They arrived at Gibraltar during the night of 3 June bringing the first news of the resumption of hostilities with France.
  • dialog: I proposed resumption of dialog with the United States nuclear issues.
  • negotiation: He called for a resumption of the peace negotiations together with the implementation of a supervisory body.
  • export: Take Action against the resumption of live animal exports.
  • inspection: His country called for immediate resumption of inspections in Iraq.

Converse of object

  • announce: Within six weeks of his victory, Chirac announced the resumption of French nuclear tests in the South Pacific.
  • allow: Again proposed allowing the partial resumption of Iraq's oil exports to generate revenue to buy humanitarian supplies.
  • prevent: Any application of the precautionary principle, already adopted by the LDC, must prevent a resumption of dumping.
  • mark: Iraq said the flights mark the resumption of regular passenger service to the cities.
  • welcome: The Council welcomes the resumption of the dialog between Iraq and the United Nations... .
  • follow: Released from prison in 1949 he was then interned following the resumption of an IRA campaign in 1956.

Adjective modifier

  • immediate: His country called for immediate resumption of inspections in Iraq.
  • early: Annan called for an early resumption of talks, to avoid spinning out the discussions.
  • partial: Again proposed allowing the partial resumption of Iraq's oil exports to generate revenue to buy humanitarian supplies.
  • rapid: It also allows the rapid resumption of filtration once the settlement chambers have been purged.
  • speedy: It is my sincere hope that a speedy resumption of inspections will help facilitate the resolution of all outstanding issues.
  • full: Negotiations are now in progress with the architect about when a full resumption of ringing can be made.

Modifies a noun

clause: The precise wording of resumption clauses needs to be examined carefully.

Noun used with modifier

business: Risk analysis and business resumption planning in the event of disaster are other important areas which we can help you with.