restatement

noun

re·​state·​ment (ˌ)rē-ˈstāt-mənt How to pronounce restatement (audio)
1
: something that is restated
2
: the act of restating

Examples of restatement in a Sentence

the press release provides no new details—it is merely a restatement of information we already have
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After learning of the settlement agreements, WWE issued a restatement of its financial statements in August 2022. Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025 Compensation incentives tied to financial performance, such as bonuses or stock options, that are received within the three years before a financial restatement are within scope for a potential clawback. Priya Cherian Huskins, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Latch's investigation led to the restatement of financial results due to errors in revenue recognition and internal controls. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Dec. 2024 And, in the name of the good governance, most companies end up including clawbacks for things other than restatements such as personal misconduct or activities that could lead to reputational damage. Priya Cherian Huskins, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for restatement 

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of restatement was in 1803

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“Restatement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restatement. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

restatement

noun
re·​state·​ment -mənt How to pronounce restatement (audio)
1
: something that is restated
2
: the act of restating

Legal Definition

Restatement

noun
Re·​state·​ment
ˌrē-ˈstāt-mənt
: any of several volumes produced by the American Law Institute and authored by legal scholars and experts that set forth statements of major areas of law (as contracts, torts, trusts, and property) and are widely referred to in jurisprudence but are not binding

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