v. & n.
v.tr. 1 remedy or rectify (a wrong or grievance etc.). 2 readjust; set straight again.
n. 1 reparation for a wrong. 2 (foll. by of) the act or process of redressing (a grievance etc.). redress the balance restore equality. redressable adj. redressal n. redresser n. (also redressor).
[ ME f. OF redresse(r), redrecier (as RE-, DRESS) ]