reformation (2)

[Pref. re-, and Eng. for mation (q.v.).] The act of forming or arranging anew; a second forming or arranging in order; as, the reformation of troops. re-form-a-tive, a . [Pref. re- , and Eng. form a tive (q. v.).] Forming again or anew; having the quality of renewing form; reformatory. re-form-a-tõr-ỹ, a . & s. [Eng.reform; -atory .] A. As adj .: Tending or intended to reform or produce reformation; reformative. B. As subst.: An institution for the detention and reformation of young persons convicted of vice or crime. (Reformatories and certified Industrial Schools differ only in the ages at which juveniles are admitted, and the degree of their IMG:content-0359.png:[blocks in formation] rě-formed, pa. par. or a. [REFORM, v.]