In law, relief refers to the redress or assistance that a party seeks from a court. Relief is essentially synonymous with remedy, but is sometimes meant to convey a broader concept. A remedy typically addresses clear, tangible injuries or losses.

The redress, or benefit, given by a court to an individual who brings a legal action. The relief sought in a lawsuit might, for example, be the return of property wrongfully taken by another, compensation for an injury in the form of damages, or enforcement of a contract.

Relief is a legal term that has been used for centuries in various forms of law. It refers to the full or partial benefit, whether in monetary or non-monetary form, that is granted to a plaintiff to compensate for a loss incurred.

Relief is a term subject to different meanings. In the legal context, it refers to the amount of money and any other right or property awarded to a plaintiff in a lawsuit. Relief can take many different forms and the type of relief that may be given depends on the jurisdiction of the court.