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Learn “Redress

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Redress

verb/ri-DRESS/

To set right or make up for something wrong or unfair.

To redress the mistake, the shop gave the family a full refund.

Redress = re (again) + dress — you 're-dress' a wrong, tidying it up and setting it right.

Use 'redress' for putting right an injustice or imbalance; it can also be a noun.