- renewal
- re|new|al [rıˈnju:əl US -ˈnu:-] n [singular, U]1.) when an activity, situation, or process begins again after a period when it had stoppedrenewal of▪ a renewal of the recent conflict▪ Spring is a time of renewal.2.) when you make an agreement or official document continue for a further period of time after it endsrenewal of▪ the renewal of our annual licence▪ Mark's contract comes up for renewal at the end of this year.3.) inner city/urban renewalwhen the poor areas of towns are improved by making new jobs, industries, homes etc
Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.