redress
noun
UK/rɪˈdres/
US/rɪˈdres/
Definitions of redress noun
- Uncountable
A compensation or payment made to correct a wrong, injury, or grievance.
After realizing the company's unjust practices, they sought legal avenues to seek redress.
To make up for the damage inflicted on the environment, the organization demanded funds from the government for redress.
The victim sought redress from the perpetrator for their medical expenses.
verb
UK/rɪˈdres/
US/rɪˈdres/
Definitions of redress verb
- Transitive
To correct something that is wrong or to compensate for a wrong that has been done.
They are trying to redress past injustices through new policies.
The company launched a campaign to redress the affected customers due to product defects.
This new regulation aims to redress inequalities in the system.