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instauration

in·stau·ra·tion [ ìn staw ráysh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. renovation: the restoration of something that has lapsed or fallen into decay

2. founding: the founding or establishment of something

[Early 17th century. < Latin instauration-< instaurare "renew"]
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