I. ri-ˈdres transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French redresser to set upright, restore, redress, from re- + dresser to set straight — more at dress
Date: 14th century
1.
a.
(1) : to set right : remedy
looked to charity, not to legislation, to redress social wrongs — W. R. Inge
(2) : to make up for : compensate
b. : to remove the cause of (a grievance or complaint)
c. : to exact reparation for : avenge
2. archaic
a. : to requite (a person) for a wrong or loss
b. : heal
Synonyms: see correct
• re·dress·er noun
II. ri-ˈdres, ˈrē-ˌ noun
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : relief from distress
b. : means or possibility of seeking a remedy
without redress
2. : compensation for wrong or loss : reparation
3.
a. : an act or instance of redressing
b. : retribution , correction