redress

Definition

The fancy legal term for "making things right" after someone's been wronged, usually involving apologies, compensation, or policy changes. It's what happens when grievances actually lead somewhere instead of disappearing into the corporate void. Think of it as justice's customer service department, ideally with better response times.

Example Usage

After months of complaints, the company finally offered redress in the form of back pay and a revised harassment policy.

Source: Legal and HR terminology

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