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The setting right of what is wrong; Relief from wrong or injury; Compensation or satisfaction for a wrong or injury

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Used as a noun, listen here, it means: The setting right of what is wrong; Relief from wrong or injury; Compensation or satisfaction for a wrong or injury. Used as a verb, listen here, it means: To put clothing on again. Used as a verb, listen here, it means: To set right; remedy or repair (wrongs, injuries, etc.), To correct or reform (abuses, evils, etc.); To remedy or relieve (suffering, want, etc.); To adjust evenly again, as a balance.

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Usage examples (39)
  • I endeavor to be wise when I cannot be merry, easy when I cannot be glad, content with what cannot be mended and patient when there be no redress.
  • Noun : redress of abuses
  • Ministers to obtain redress for the injury inflicted upon us by
  • If you cut off money (McCain-Feingold), then the mechanism of redress is removed.
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