redress
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drɛs, rɪˈdrɛs; noun
1.
the setting right of what is wrong: redress of abuses.
2.
relief from wrong or injury.
3.
compensation or satisfaction for a wrong or injury.
Origin:
1275–1325; (v.) Middle English redressen < Middle French redresser, Old French redrecier, equivalent to re- re- + drecier to straighten (see dress); (noun) Middle English < Anglo-French redresse, redresce, derivative of the v.
1275–1325; (v.) Middle English redressen < Middle French redresser, Old French redrecier, equivalent to re- re- + drecier to straighten (see dress); (noun) Middle English < Anglo-French redresse, redresce, derivative of the v.
Related forms
re·dress·a·ble, re·dress·i·ble, adjective
re·dress·er, re·dres·sor, noun
un·re·dress·a·ble, adjective
Synonyms
1. restoration, remedy, atonement. Redress, reparation, restitution suggest making amends or giving indemnification for a wrong. Redress may refer either to the act of setting right an unjust situation (as by some power), or to satisfaction sought or gained for a wrong suffered: the redress of grievances. Reparation means compensation or satisfaction for a wrong or loss inflicted. The word may have the moral idea of amends: to make reparation for one's neglect; but more frequently it refers to financial compensation (which is asked for, rather than given): the reparations demanded of the aggressor nations. Restitution means literally the restoration of what has been taken from the lawful owner: He demanded restitution of his land; it may also refer to restoring the equivalent of what has been taken: They made him restitution for his land. 5. amend, mend, emend, right, rectify, adjust. 6. ease.
1. restoration, remedy, atonement. Redress, reparation, restitution suggest making amends or giving indemnification for a wrong. Redress may refer either to the act of setting right an unjust situation (as by some power), or to satisfaction sought or gained for a wrong suffered: the redress of grievances. Reparation means compensation or satisfaction for a wrong or loss inflicted. The word may have the moral idea of amends: to make reparation for one's neglect; but more frequently it refers to financial compensation (which is asked for, rather than given): the reparations demanded of the aggressor nations. Restitution means literally the restoration of what has been taken from the lawful owner: He demanded restitution of his land; it may also refer to restoring the equivalent of what has been taken: They made him restitution for his land. 5. amend, mend, emend, right, rectify, adjust. 6. ease.
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redress (rɪˈdrɛs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to put right (a wrong), esp by compensation; make reparation for: to redress a grievance |
| 2. | to correct or adjust (esp in the phrase redress the balance) |
| 3. | to make compensation to (a person) for a wrong |
| —n | |
| 4. | the act or an instance of setting right a wrong; remedy or cure: to seek redress of grievances |
| 5. | compensation, amends, or reparation for a wrong, injury, etc |
| 6. | relief from poverty or want |
| [C14: from Old French redrecier to set up again, from | |
| re'dressable | |
| —adj | |
| re'dressible | |
| —adj | |
| re'dresser | |
| —n | |
| re'dressor | |
| —n | |
| re-dress (riːˈdrɛs) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to dress (something) again | |
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Word Origin & History
redress
mid-14c., from O.Fr. redrecier, from re- "again" + drecier "to straighten, arrange." Formerly used in many more senses than currently.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
The law has rarely been invoked, but has occasionally provided some redress.
We also realize, naturally, that there is no redress for monstrousness of the kind he practiced.
She has given you ample redress for every injury of which you have complained.
In addition, the accompanying statements include information on the activities of the agency's consumer redress program.
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