Both Uses of
Reformation
in
Persuasion
- She wanted more vigorous measures, a more complete reformation, a quicker release from debt, a much higher tone of indifference for everything but justice and equity.†
Chpt 2 *
- She rated Lady Russell's influence highly; and as to the severe degree of self-denial which her own conscience prompted, she believed there might be little more difficulty in persuading them to a complete, than to half a reformation.†
Chpt 2
Definition:
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(reformation as in: reformation of the law) attempt to reform or improve existing practices