revendicate

verb1

1. •
   (formal) To reclaim; to demand the restoration of (something) as a right, or to maintain a claim to (a property or right) that has been withheld.

   • And the alienation of any of its possessions by the conqueror is valid and irretrievable. Should some subsequent fortunate revolution deliver it from the conqueror's yoke, it can revendicate them. — 1760