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A medicine or treatment for a disease or injury
“The water in the well was believed to have curative powers and was recommended as a remedy for warts and blindness.”
A means of counteracting or eliminating something undesirable
“In such cases, accountability through international institutions may be the only practical remedy available.”
A means of legal reparation
“The court has no power to grant any relief or remedy under Section 8 of the 1998 Act.”
The act of seeking assistance or advice
Reduction of, or freedom, from pain
Making amends, paying compensation
A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc
A measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening
A small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical
The (usually gradual) return to health
To fix, correct, revise or improve
“We will conduct an analysis to determine how we can best remedy this undesirable situation.”
To restore (someone) to a physically sound or healthy condition
“Try sipping some warm tea with some honey and a twist of lemon to remedy your sore throat.”
To be suitable for fulfilling or satisfying a need
To recover or improve, especially from an injury or illness
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