reformation
noun
ref·or·ma·tion
ˌre-fər-ˈmā-shən 
2
capitalized
: a 16th century religious movement marked ultimately by rejection or modification of some Roman Catholic doctrine and practice and establishment of the Protestant churches
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the reformation of our justice system
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Tio Hardiman, Chicago Tribune, 10 Oct. 2024
The visit was visual proof for Yeltsin that the USSR needed immediate reformation.
—Timothy Malcolm, Chron, 15 Sep. 2024
Touring keyboardist Rebecca Cole, who has been on board since Pavement’s 2022 reformation, was absent due to commitments in Sweden.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 2 Oct. 2024
With the recent reformations of Blur and Oasis, ‘90s Britpop is roaring back into the public consciousness.
—David Chiu, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for reformation
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“Reformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reformation. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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reformation
noun
ref·or·ma·tion
ˌref-ər-ˈmā-shən
1
: the act of reforming : the state of being reformed
2
capitalized
: a 16th century series of religious actions which led to establishment of the Protestant churches
Legal Definition
reformation
noun
ref·or·ma·tion
ˌre-fər-ˈmā-shən
: the act or an instance of reforming
specifically
: the equitable remedy of reforming a writing (as a deed or contract) and enforcing it as reformed
Note: Reformation is allowed primarily to correct mistakes such as typographical errors or incorrectly chosen words. Occasionally reformation is permitted in cases of fraud or misrepresentation. Clear and convincing evidence of the mistake and of the intended agreement is usually required; sometimes parol evidence is sufficient to establish the agreement. This remedy is not applicable to wills.
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