melioration

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But professional reformation or melioration is usually an organic, incremental process.

From BusinessWeek • Nov. 22, 2011

But a memorable melioration of the state of man will carry some degree of conviction to the hearts of all.

From Thoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions and Discoveries Interspersed with Some Particulars Respecting the Author by Godwin, William

In respect to the instruction and melioration of the situation of the common people, we find as yet no attention whatever paid to these important subjects.

From Historical View of the Languages and Literature of the Slavic Nations by Robinson, Therese Albertine Louise von Jacob

May every sun that shines on your green island see the annihilation of an abuse, and the birth of an embryon of melioration!

From Percy Bysshe Shelley as a Philosopher and Reformer by Frederickson, Charles W.

All is quiet in Holland and Belgium; and all is awaiting the melioration which time and wisdom must bring.

From Graham's Magazine, Vol XXXIII, No. 6, December 1848 by Various