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re·dress / riˈdres; ˈrēˌdres/ • v. [tr.] remedy or set right (an undesirable or unfair situation): the power to redress the grievances of our citizens. ∎ archaic set upright again: some ambitious architect being called to redress a leaning wall. • n. remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance: those seeking redress for an infringement of public law rights. PHRASES: redress the balance take action to restore equality in a situation.DERIVATIVES: re·dress·a·ble adj. re·dress·al / -əl/ n. re·dress·er n. |
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"redress." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "redress." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-redress.html "redress." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-redress.html |
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REDRESSCompensation for injuries sustained; recovery or restitution for harm or injury; damages or equitable relief. Access to the courts to gainreparationfor a wrong. |
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"Redress." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Redress." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437703699.html "Redress." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437703699.html |
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T. F. HOAD. "redress." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "redress." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-redress.html T. F. HOAD. "redress." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-redress.html |
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