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redress

 
 
/rɪˈdres/ verb [T] formal

Definition

to put right a wrong action, or give payment for something wrong that has been done: The association had called for a substantial rise to redress a 30% decline in salaries.
redress the balance to make a situation fairer and more equal: The code was intended to help redress the balance between powerful retailers and their suppliers.
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