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Definition of Recovery
Re`cov´er`y Pronunciation: r?`k?v´?r`? | n. | 1. | The act of recovering, regaining, or retaking possession. | | 2. | Restoration from sickness, weakness, faintness, or the like; restoration from a condition of mistortune, of fright, etc. | | 3. | (Law) The obtaining in a suit at law of a right to something by a verdict and judgment of court. | | 4. | The getting, or gaining, of something not previously had. | | 5. | In rowing, the act of regaining the proper position for making a new stroke. | | 6. | Act of regaining the natural position after curtseying. | | 7. | (Fencing, Sparring, etc.) Act of regaining the position of guard after making an attack. |
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