/
riːˈdrɛs/
v.
- remedy or set right.
- archaic set upright again.
n.
remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance.
Phrase
- redress the balance
restore equality in a situation.
Derivative
- redressable adj.
- redressal n.
- redresser n.
Etymology
ME: the verb from OFr. redresser; the noun via Anglo-Norman Fr. redresse.