Redress

Noun

Definition: The act of correcting or compensating for a wrong or injury.

Synonyms: Compensation, Restitution, Reparation

Antonyms: Exacerbation, Injustice, Wrongdoing

Examples:

The government has promised redress for the victims of the unjust policy.
The company offered financial redress to the customers affected by the faulty product.

Mnemonics:

Redress rhymes with "address," so it symbolizes rectifying an issue or conflict.

Verb

Definition: To remedy or set right (an undesirable or unfair situation).

Synonyms: Rectify, Correct, Remedy

Antonyms: Aggravate, Worsen, Ignore

Examples:

The organization took immediate action to redress the gender imbalance in the workplace.
He sought legal assistance to redress the violation of his rights.

Mnemonics:

Redress starts with "re-" indicating repetition or reversal, highlighting the act of setting things right.

Etymology:

Origin:

Middle English from Old French 'redressement', from redresser (to straighten), based on Latin 'directus' (direct, straight).

Historical Usage:

The word "redress" dates back to the 14th century when it was used to describe the act of setting things straight or correcting an unfair situation.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Seek redress"

Explanation:

To actively pursue rectification or compensation for a perceived wrong or injustice.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Redress is only used in legal contexts.

Explanation:

While redress is commonly associated with seeking compensation through legal means, it is not limited to legal usage and can refer to any action taken to correct or remedy a situation.