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redress

[ree-dres, ri-dres, ri-dres] / ˈri drɛs, rɪˈdrɛs, rɪˈdrɛs /




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He has demanded both compensatory damages to redress his own harms as well as punitive damages “to deter future unconstitutional conduct.”

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

"Where institutions can't agree a way forward with students, they should stand ready to offer appropriate redress, which could include financial compensation. Students must be treated fairly and in line with consumer law."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The Mexican government says it is also helping families of the deceased who may turn to U.S. courts to seek legal redress against ICE.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"We need this to happen very quickly and we need to also make sure that there is accountability as well as redress for the victims," he insisted.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

He says, waving his fork, that if we continue to overbreed as a species, a new epidemic will arise to redress the balance.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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