- period of restoration
- période de restauration (2e)
English-French insurance dictionary. 2013.
English-French insurance dictionary. 2013.
restoration — res|to|ra|tion [ˌrestəˈreıʃən] n [U and C] 1.) when you repair something such as an old building or a piece of furniture, so that it looks the same as when it was first built or made restoration of ▪ a fund for the restoration of historic… … Dictionary of contemporary English
restoration — noun (C, U) 1 the act of thoroughly repairing something such as an old building or a piece of furniture so that it looks the same as it did when it was first made: a fund for the restoration of historic buildings 2 the act of bringing back a law … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Restoration literature — is the English literature written during the historical period commonly referred to as the English Restoration (1660 ndash;1689), which corresponds to the last years of the direct Stuart reign in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. In general … Wikipedia
Restoration comedy — is the name given to English comedies written and performed in the Restoration period from 1660 to 1710. After public stage performances had been banned for 18 years by the Puritan regime, the re opening of the theatres in 1660 signalled a… … Wikipedia
Restoration — may refer to:In government / politicsA restoration is a historical episode whereby a previous government over an area or jurisdiction is reinstated. Restoration is inclusive also of the period immediately following that episode. For example, the… … Wikipedia
Restoration Church of Jesus Christ — Classification Restorationist Orientation Latter Day Saint movement Leader Robert A. McIntier, president Founder Antonio A. Feliz and others (see article) Origin August 23, 1985 Los Angeles, California, United States … Wikipedia
restoration — ► NOUN 1) the action of returning something to a former condition, place, or owner. 2) the process of repairing or renovating a building, work of art, etc. 3) the reinstatement of a previous practice, right, or situation. 4) the return of a… … English terms dictionary
restoration — [res΄tə rā′shən] n. [ME restauration < MFr < LL restauratio] 1. a restoring or being restored; specif., a) reinstatement in a former position, rank, etc. b) restitution for loss, damage, etc. c) a putting or bringing back into a former,… … English World dictionary
Restoration House — in Rochester, Kent, is a fine example of an Elizabethan mansion.It is so named because the restored King Charles II stayed there in 1600 on his way to reclaim England s throne. The novelist Charles Dickens, who lived nearby, used it as a model… … Wikipedia
restoration — (n.) 1650s; see RESTORE (Cf. restore) + ATION (Cf. ation). With a capital R , in reference to the reestablishment of the English monarchy under Charles II in 1660, from 1718. As a period in English theater, attested from 1898. In French history,… … Etymology dictionary
Restoration spectacular — The Restoration spectacular, or elaborately staged machine play , hit the London public stage in the late 17th century Restoration period, enthralling audiences with action, music, dance, moveable scenery, baroque illusionistic painting, gorgeous … Wikipedia