self-redress
|self-re-dress|
/sɛlf rɪˈdrɛs/
self-correction
Etymology
'self-redress' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'by oneself,' and 'redress,' which comes from Old French 'redrecier,' meaning 'to set right.'
'redrecier' transformed into the Middle English word 'redressen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'redress.'
Initially, it meant 'to set right or correct,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'seeking correction or compensation by oneself.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of seeking or obtaining compensation or correction for a wrong or grievance by oneself, without resorting to legal or formal procedures.
The villagers resorted to self-redress when the authorities failed to address their concerns.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42