Cor-rē'ction, n.

noun

n. [Lat. correctio, Fr. correction, Pr. correctio, Sp. correccion, It. correzione.]

The act of correcting; the emendation of faults or errors; change for the better; amendment. “The due correction of swearing, rioting . . . and other scandalous vices.” Strype.
That which is intended to rectify or to cure faults; punishment; discipline; chastisement.

Correction and instruction both must work Ere this rude beast will profit. Shak.

That which is substituted in the place of what is wrong; as, the corrections of a copy are numerous.
Abatement of noxious qualities; the counter-action of what is inconvenient or hurtful in its effects; as, the correction of acidity in the stomach.

House of correction, a house where disorderly persons are confined; a bridewell.