Amelioration

/əˌmiːliəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (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.

Commentary

Commonly used in legal contexts to describe improving unfavorable statutes or conditions, often in statutory or regulatory reform discussions.

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