reenactment

/ˌriːɪnˈæktmənt/
noun
  1. A performance or event in which people act out a scene from the past, often for education or entertainment.
    • We watched a reenactment of the first moon landing at the science museum.
    • The historical reenactment of the medieval fair drew thousands of visitors.
    • The annual reenactment of the pioneer journey includes costumes and old-fashioned tools.
  2. The act of making a law or rule active again after it had been canceled or expired.
    • Lawmakers debated the reenactment of the old trade agreement.
    • The reenactment of the emergency powers required a two-thirds majority vote.
    • The reenactment of the safety standards was welcomed by consumer groups.
What does "reenactment" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean