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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In 2007, New Order would split, though Hook would not return for their 2011 reformation, instead choosing to continue with his new band Peter Hook & The Light.
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Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025
In their official reformation as the Hurt Syndicate in AEW in September and October of 2024, the group has been pushed strong.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Through all of his musical adventures, Burke stayed true to Blondie, drumming for the band during its first incarnation of 1975 to 1982 and again with the band’s reformation in 1997, which lasted until his recent illness and death.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
Serena is drawn back to Gilead's New Bethlehem with the promise of significant progression and reformation for the totalitarian state.
—EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Reformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reformation. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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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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