Relief
/rɪˈliːf/
Definitions
- (n.) The redress or benefit granted by a court to enforce a right or compensate for a wrong.
The plaintiff sought relief in the form of monetary damages.
- (n.) A legal remedy provided to a party in a lawsuit.
Injunctions and specific performance are common types of relief.
Forms
- reliefs
Related terms
Commentary
Relief is often categorized as legal or equitable and must be clearly defined in pleadings to specify the nature of the remedy sought.
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