Definition of: remedy

(rem′ə·dē) v.t. ·died, ·dy·ing
1. To cure or heal, as by medicinal treatment.
2. To make right; repair; correct.
3. To overcome or remove (an evil or defect).
—noun plural ·dies
1. That which cures or affords relief to bodily disease or ailment; a medicine; also, remedial treatment.
2. A means of counteracting or removing evil; relief.
3. Law A legal mode for enforcing a right or redressing or preventing a wrong.
4. Tolerance (def. 5). [<AF <L remedium <re- thoroughly + mederi heal, restore]