redress

Universal Words verb, noun verb [VN] (formal) to correct sth that is unfair or wrong: to redress an injustice / a grievance IDIOMS redress the balance to make a situation equal or fair again noun against sth( )formal( payment, etc. that you should get for sth wrong that has happened to you or harm that you have suffered SYNCOMPENSATION: to seek legal redress for unfair dismissal * to have little / no prospect of redress