revival
revival, n. 1. Restoration to current use or operation; esp., the act of restoring the validity or legal force of an expired contract or dormant judgment. — Also termed (for a dormant judgment) revival of judgment. Cf. RENEWAL(2). [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 2399; Judgment 857–872. C.J.S. Judgments §§ 640–655.] 2. Wills & estates. The reestablishment […]