reagency

/riˈædʒənsi/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of taking control or power back into one’s own hands or a return to a previous state of operation.

“After the company’s reorganization, the reagency led to a significant improvement in productivity.”

2. noun

A return to a previous state or condition of operation, especially of an agency or a government department.

“The reagency of the foreign ministry led to a re-evaluation of the country’s foreign policy.”

Synonyms

  • reassertion
  • reinstatement
  • restitution

Antonyms

  • abdication
  • abdication