reformation

Meaning

Noun

• 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.

Origin

• Borrowed from Latin reformatio ("reform, change"), from refōrmō, from re- + fōrmō.