Meaning & Definition of word "Redress"

Redress

/rɪˈdrɛs/

1. Remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance.
- Example: After the lawsuit, he received redress for the damages incurred.
2. The act of setting right something that was wrong.
- Example: Seeking redress is a fundamental right of every citizen.

1. To set right; remedy or rectify.
- Example: She sought to redress the imbalance in the budget by reallocating funds.
2. To make amends for; compensate.
- Example: The company promised to redress the inconvenience caused by the faulty product.

Middle English redressen, from Old French redresser, from re- + dresser 'to dress'.

redress grievances:

To address and resolve complaints or issues.

seek redress:

To pursue a remedy for a wrong or injustice.

remedy:

A means of counteracting or eliminating something undesirable.

reform:

To make changes in order to improve something.

Meaning: To fix a situation.

Example Sentence: We need to redress this issue before it escalates.