Reformation - Definition

n 1: 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
or political or religious affairs
2: 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 [syn: Reformation,
Protestant Reformation]
3: rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course; "the
reclamation of delinquent children" [syn: reclamation,
reformation]