Dictionary entry

Redress (3)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Re‐dress″, n. 1. The act of redressing; a making right; reformation; correction; amendment.

Reformation of evil laws is commendable, but for us the more necessary is a speedy redress of ourselves. Hooker.

2. A setting right, as of wrong, injury, or opression; as, the redress of grievances; hence, relief; remedy; reparation; indemnification. Shak.

A few may complain without reason; but there is occasion for redress when the cry is universal. Davenant.

3. One who, or that which, gives relief; a redresser.

Fair majesty, the refuge and redress

Of those whom fate pursues and wants oppress. Dryden.