Reformation Definition

rĕfər-māshən
noun
A reforming or being reformed.
Webster's New World
A 16th-century movement in Western Europe that aimed at reforming some doctrines and practices of the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the establishment of the Protestant churches.
American Heritage
A rewriting of a deed or contract that does not express what was actually agreed upon, only when it can be demonstrated in a clear and convincing manner that a mutual mistake was made. There will be no rewriting if the mistake was made by one party only, unless it was caused by the other party’s fraud. Reformation is considered to be an equitable remedy.
Webster's New World Law

An improvement (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 or political or religious affairs.

Wiktionary
pronoun

The religious movement initiated by Martin Luther in the 16th century to reform the Roman Catholic Church.

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Singular:
reformation
Plural:
reformations

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