noun

• The process of bringing an object back to its original state; the process of restoring something.
• The return of a former monarchy or monarch to power, usually after having been forced to step down.
• (theology) The receiving of a sinner to divine favor.
• (history of UK) The events of 1660 when English, Scottish and Irish monarchies were restored under Charles II.
• (history of UK) The era of Restoration (1660 to 1685) under Charles II, or to 1688 when James II was king.
• (history of France) The restoring of the Bourbon Dynasty in 1814.
• (history of Japan) The restoring of imperial rule in Japan in 1868 under Emperor Meiji.