Looking for the meaning of the word REDRESS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of REDRESS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Redress
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: the verb from Old French redresser; the noun via Anglo-Norman French redresse
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɪˈdrɛs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
remedy or set right (an undesirable or unfair situation)
Short Definition:remedy or set right
Examples:- the power to redress the grievances of our citizens
Definition:
set upright again
Short Definition:set upright again
Examples:- some ambitious Architect being called to redress a leaning Wall
Word: Redress
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɪˈdrɛs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance
Short Definition:remedy or compensation for wrong or grievance
Examples:- those seeking redress for an infringement of public law rights
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