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Reform

Ruh-FAWRM

/rʌˈfɔːrm/

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reform

Dictionary meaning

A change for the better as a result of correcting abuses.

Examples

  • Justice was for sale before the reform of the law courts.
  • The family rejoiced in the drunkard's reform.

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