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.).
Phrases and idioms:
redress the balance restore equality.
Derivatives:
redressable adj. redressal n. redresser n. (also redressor).
Etymology: ME f. OF redresse(r), redrecier (as RE-, DRESS)