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October 11, 2006

Reform

reform (noun) - changes to improve laws, society, or government

economic reform
financial reform
monetary reform
tax reform
agrarian reform
administrative reform

reformation (noun) - the act or process of changing and improving something


Example sentences:

* It has taken several months to move ahead with electoral reform in Thailand.

* The new political party started its new programme of radical economic reform.

* The socialist party introduced radical reforms to the social welfare system.

* Sweeping budgetary reforms were put into place when the new government came into power.

* The Democratic Party is pushing its package of housing and education reforms through congress.

* Several unsuccessful attempts have been made at health care reform in the United States.

* They advocated reforms to the legal system such as reduced damages in tort cases.

* The conservative coalition might block reforms.

* Tax reforms in recent years have provided new incentives for land development.

* No one doubts the need for reform, the pace and timetable is what they can't agree about.


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