redress

UK
/rɪˈdrɛs/
US
/rɪˈdrɛs/

Translations

redressnoun
redresses
pl
The victims sought redress for the damages caused by the company's negligence.
Les victimes ont demandé réparation pour les dommages causés par la négligence de l'entreprise.
Additional translations
redressverb
redressed
Past Simple
redressed
Past Participle
redressing
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈdrɛs/
US
/rɪˈdrɛs/
The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers by offering refunds.
L'entreprise a promis de réparer les griefs de ses clients en proposant des remboursements.
Additional translations
redresserSens physique.
redressadjective
UK
/rɪˈdrɛs/
US
/rɪˈdrɛs/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something intended as compensation or remedy for a wrong.
réparateurSurtout dans le registre administratif ou juridique.
The government introduced redress measures to support the affected residents.
Le gouvernement a introduit des mesures réparatrices pour soutenir les résidents touchés.
Additional translations
compensatoireEmployé pour des mesures ou mécanismes visant à compenser un préjudice.

Definitions

redressnoun
Remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance.
The victims sought redress for the damages caused by the company's negligence.
redressverb
To set right or remedy an unfair situation or grievance.
The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers by offering refunds.
To make amends or compensation for a wrong or harm done.
He sought to redress the harm caused by his actions by volunteering in the community.
To set (something) upright again; to restore to an erect or proper position.
Technicians had to redress the satellite dish after strong winds had knocked it off course.
redressadjective
Intended as or relating to compensation or remedy for a wrong or grievance.
The government introduced redress measures to support the affected residents.