Meaning & Definition of word "Recourse"

Recourse

/ˈriː.kɔːrs/

1. A source of help or support in a difficult situation.
- Example: In case of a dispute, we have no recourse but to seek legal advice.
2. The legal right to get repayment from a guarantor or a secondary party; a right to go to court for a remedy.
- Example: If the company fails to deliver, customers may have recourse to file a complaint.
3. The act of turning to someone or something for assistance.
- Example: He had to find recourse in his friends when he lost his job.

From Middle French 'recours' and from Latin 'recursus', meaning 'a running back.'

recourse to law:

The act of taking a legal action to resolve a dispute.

have recourse to:

To turn to or make use of a resource or option.

resort:

To turn to or adopt a course of action, often as a last option.

appeal:

To make a serious or urgent request.

remedy:

A means of legal reparation.

Meaning: Last ditch effort

Example Sentence: Going back to him was a last ditch effort for recourse.

Meaning: Backup plan

Example Sentence: She saw joining the club as a recourse in case her other plans fell through.