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reformation
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As a noun, reformation means an improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices, etc.
Meanings of reformation
4 meaningsnoun
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.
lawChange or correction, by a court in equity, to a written instrument to conform to the original intention of the parties.
A religious movement of the 16th century that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the creation of Protestant churches
Similar: Protestant ReformationRescuing from error and returning to a rightful course
“the reclamation of delinquent children”
Similar: reclamation
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).