Restore to a former rank (9)

I believe the answer is:

reinstate

(Other definitions for reinstate that I've seen before include "Give back" , "Restore to a former condition" , "Restore, put back" , "Bring back" , "Put back into office" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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