(A) criminal law. The act of bringing back a criminal to such a sense of justice, so that he may live in society without any detriment to it. 2. The object of the criminal law ought to be to reform the criminal, while it protects society by his punishment. One of the best attempts at reformation is the plan of solitary confinement in a penitentiary. While the convict has time to reflect he cannot be injured by evil example or corrupt communication. (B) Changing a contract to terms that were agreed or prior written down and changed as a result of fraud by the other party. See REFORM