[rɪˈdrɛs], (Verb)

Definitions:
- remedy or set right (an undesirable or unfair situation)
(e.g: the power to redress the grievances of our citizens)

- set upright again
(e.g: some ambitious Architect being called to redress a leaning Wall)


Phrases:
- redress the balance

Origin:
Middle English: the verb from Old French redresser; the noun via Anglo-Norman French redresse

[rɪˈdrɛs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance
(e.g: those seeking redress for an infringement of public law rights)


Phrases:
- redress the balance

Origin:
Middle English: the verb from Old French redresser; the noun via Anglo-Norman French redresse