Give up bad old ways (6)

I believe the answer is:

reform

(Other definitions for reform that I've seen before include "Change one's ways (for the better?)" , "Go straight" , "Removal of abuses" , "Correct(ion of) abuses" , "Show improvement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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