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.