redressing
rɪˈdrɛsɪŋ
Definition

Definition of redressing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

changeundergoing correction or adjustment
  • The redressing measures are being implemented swiftly.
  • The redressing policies are gaining support.
  • Redressing actions are necessary for improvement.
adjusting correcting rectifying
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Origin of redressing

Old French, redrecier (to set right)

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  1. French:correctif, ...
  2. German:anpassend, ...
  3. Italian:di aggiustamento, ...
  4. Spanish:correctivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:corretivo, ...
  6. Chinese:纠正的, ...
  7. Japanese:是正の, ...
  8. Arabic:خاضِع لِلتَّصْحيح, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּתַהֲלִיךְ תִּקּוּן, ...
  10. Russian:корректирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:коригувальний, ...
  12. Hindi:सुधारात्मक, ...
redress
rɪˈdrɛs

Definition of redress - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
justicecompensation for a wrong or injury
  • She received redress for the damages caused.
amends reparation
2.
remedy opportunityopportunity to seek remedy for a wrong
  • Victims have the right to seek redress in court.
compensation reparation

Verb

tr.
1.
correct wrongsremedy or set right an undesirable situation
  • They sought to redress the injustices suffered by the community..
amend rectify remedy
2.
justicemake amends or compensation for harm
  • He sought to redress the harm caused by his actions.
compensate rectify
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correct an unfair or unbalanced situation
Efforts were made to redress the balance after the scandal.
remedy or compensation gained through law for a wrong or injury
The victims sought legal redress after the company released unsafe products.
receive fair correction or payment for harm or unfair treatment
She went to court to obtain redress for the damage.
correct a complaint or injustice through action
The company promised to redress a grievance by improving conditions.
make a situation more fair or equal
The government plans to redress the imbalance in education funding.
entitlement to seek remedy or compensation after suffering harm or injustice
Citizens have a right to redress when authorities act unlawfully.

Origin of redress

Old French, redrecier (to set right)

Examples of redress in a sentence

  • The company offered redress to affected customers.
  • The new law provides a form of redress for consumers.
  • They sought redress through the company's complaint system.
  • The organization aims to redress the imbalance in education.
  • Efforts were made to redress the economic disparities.
  • The company promised to redress the grievances of its employees.

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  1. French:réparation, réparer, ...
  2. German:Entschädigung, wiedergutmachen, ...
  3. Italian:risarcimento, rimediare, ...
  4. Spanish:compensación, reparar, ...
  5. Portuguese:compensação, corrigir, ...
  6. Chinese:赔偿, 纠正, ...
  7. Japanese:補償, 是正する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعْوِيض, صَحَّحَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:סַעַד, לְתַקֵּן, ...
  10. Russian:возмещение, исправить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:компенсація, виправити, ...
  12. Hindi:मुआवज़ा, दूर करना, ...

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