re-claimriˈkleɪm(v.t.)

or re•claim 2

1. to claim the return or restoration of, as a right or possession.

Origin of re-claim:

1400–50

re•claimrɪˈkleɪm(v.t.)

1. to bring (uncultivated areas or wasteland) into a condition for cultivation or other use.

2. to recover (substances) in a pure or usable form from refuse, discarded articles, etc.

3. to bring back to a more positive or wholesome way of life; rescue or reform.

4. to tame.

5. Ref: re-claim. 1

6. (n.)reclamation:

   beyond reclaim.

Origin of reclaim:

1250–1300; (v.) ME recla(i)men < OF reclamer (tonic s. reclaim-) < L reclāmāre to cry out against

re•claim′a•ble(adj.)