reappointing

Giving position back

Reappointing is appointing someone again to a position they previously held: The governor is reappointing the commissioner for another term.

The word typically appears in contexts of government, boards, or official positions where terms expire and renewal requires formal action.

reinstatement

reinstating

Returning to previous position

recommissioning · reselection · reauthorizing · reinstatement · recertifying · reenlisting · relicensing · reengagement · retaining · reupping

process

nomination

Formal candidate selection

selection · swearing-in · induction · commissioning · ratification · endorsement · ceremony · deliberation · vote · hearing

authority

mandate

Formal authoritative directive

command · oversight · administration · leadership · power · direction · control · empowerment · authorization · delegation

continuity

tenure

Protected employment status

renewal · prolongation · retention · preservation · perpetuation · holdover · term · legacy · entrenchment · carryover

Opposites
employment/position status

reappointingdismissing

Removing from position

firing · terminating · removing · sacking · ousting

continuity of tenure

reappointingreplacing

Putting a substitute in

passing over · superseding · substituting · succeeding

Family

appoint, pointer, appointment, disappointed, appointed, disappointment, disappointing, point, appoints

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