reformation.
An improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices, etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social, political or religious affairs or in the conduct of persons or operation of organizations.
Meaning & usage
An improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices, etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social, political or religious affairs or in the conduct of persons or operation of organizations.
Change or correction, by a court in equity, to a written instrument to conform to the original intention of the parties.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English reformacioun, reformation, from Middle French reformation and Latin refōrmātiō, refōrmātiōnis (“reform, change”), from refōrmō (“transform, reshape”), from re- + fōrmō (“shape, form”). By surface analysis, reform + -ation.
Alternative form of re-formation.
Where this word comes from
Originally a variant of Etymology 1. In later use also independently from re- + formation, after re-form.
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