reform

adj

1. Of Reform Judaism, its tenets, or its adherents.

noun

1. a political movement/party
2. a political movement/party
3. an evangelical organisation within Anglicanism

verb

Etymology: From Middle English reformen, from Old French reformer, from Latin reformo, reformare. As a noun since 1660s, from French réforme.

1. To put into a new and improved form or condition; to restore to a former good state, or bring from bad to good; to change from worse to better.

   “to reform a profligate man; to reform corrupt manners or morals; to reform a criminal”

   “In this interview with Law Editors and Correspondents, he speaks on the gains of reforming the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), efforts to keep underage persons out of jail.”

2. To return to a good state; to amend or correct one's own character or habits.

   “It is hoped that many criminals, upon being freed, will eventually reform.”

3. To form again or in a new configuration.

   “This product contains reformed meat.”

   “The regiment reformed after surviving the first attack.”