Rectify /(-f?)/

imp. & p. p. Rectified; p. pr. & vb. n. Rectifying

1. To make or set right; to correct from a wrong, erroneous, or false state; to amend; as, to rectify errors, mistakes, or abuses; to rectify the will, the judgment, opinions; to rectify disorders.

   I meant to rectify my conscience.

   This was an error of opinion which a conflicting opinion would have rectified.

2. To refine or purify by repeated distillation or sublimation, by which the fine parts of a substance are separated from the grosser; as, to rectify spirit of wine. (Chem.)
3. To produce ( as factitious gin or brandy) by redistilling low wines or ardent spirits (whisky, rum, etc.), flavoring substances, etc., being added. (Com.)