reforms
n. C / Un. planned changes made to a system or law to make it better or fairer. You usually hear this word when people talk about improving the government, schools, or the police.
n. improvements or amendments made to an existing social, political, or economic institution or practice. Often used in the plural to describe a comprehensive set of legislative or structural changes.
The government is planning new reforms for the school system.
After the economic crisis, the parliament passed several reforms to prevent banks from taking excessive risks.
The success of the proposed land reforms depends heavily on the cooperation of local authorities and the availability of low-interest credit for small-scale farmers.
Often used in the plural when referring to a specific set of changes; the singular form describes the general act of improvement.