Amelioration
/əˌmiːliəˈreɪʃən/
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- (n.) The act of making a law, policy, or condition better or more tolerable, often referring to social or legal reforms.
The amelioration of prison conditions is a key goal of the new legislation.
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Commentary
Commonly used in legal contexts to describe improving unfavorable statutes or conditions, often in statutory or regulatory reform discussions.
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