reformation
ref.or.ma.tion \.ref-*r-'ma--sh*n\ \-shn*l, -sh*n-*l\ n 1: the act of reforming : the state of being reformed cap 2: a 16th century religious movement marked ultimately by rejection or modi fication of much of Roman Catholic doctrine and practice and establishment of the Protestant churches - ref.or.ma.tion.al aj