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redressal

redressal

8.2
An action that fixes a wrong by giving help or money to the person harmed
  • noun
  • /rɪˈdrɛsəl/
  • Indian
translation icon : reparación
  • Seeking redressal for his grievances, he filed a formal complaint with the organization.

Examples

  • Selection of teachers; enhancement of their working conditions and professional status; devising procedures that promote prompt redressal of teachers' professional grievances; teacher involvement in management issues and decisions; professional ethics and standards; and teacher autonomy are some areas that are being addressed.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The situation was compounded by the Pakistan Supreme Court, which effectively closed the door to redressal of the problem of Ahmediya Muslims, for instance, who have been persecuted for the last two decades.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Harvey wants his due redressal.

  • The government established a system for the redressal of citizen complaints regarding public services.

  • After reviewing the case, the committee recommended redressal for the unfair treatment of the employees.

Synonyms

remedy
vsredressal
90 3.8

An action that corrects a mistake or bad situation

focuses on correcting or compensating specifically for wrongs or grievances
relief
vsredressal
  • Specialized
51 7.7

A decision by a court that gives money or protection

is the broader act of correcting or compensating beyond court orders
restitution
vsredressal
  • Specialized
38 6.9

Giving back something lost or paying money for damage

is broader not limited to returning property as compensation
satisfaction
vsredressal
  • Formal
24 3.9

Something given or done that makes a person feel their complaint is solved

focuses on the act of correcting or compensating rather than the outcome
reparation
vsredressal
19 6.8

Giving money or help to make up for a wrong

is broader covering correction or compensation beyond formal amends
redress
vsredressal
  • Formal
15 7.6

An action or money that corrects a wrong

is the same meaning but is a different word form

Antonyms

aggravation
  • Specialized
3 5.4

An action that makes a problem or illness worse

How Remedial

reparation
19 6.8
compensation
214 3.6
remedy
90 3.8
redressal
  • Indian
8.2
apology
671 1.0

Surface Forms

redressal singular
redressals plural

Morphology

redressal = redress (transparent) = redress + al

Formed by adding the productive suffix '-al' to the verb 'redress', yielding 'the act of redressing', which is directly predictable.

Etymology

Redressal comes from redress, made of re- 'again' and dress which here meant 'set right'. So redressal is the act of correcting a wrong or giving someone compensation to make things right.