Recourse

/ˈriː.kɔːrs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A source of help or support in a difficult situation.

In case of a dispute, we have no recourse but to seek legal advice.

The legal right to get repayment from a guarantor or a secondary party; a right to go to court for a remedy.

If the company fails to deliver, customers may have recourse to file a complaint.

The act of turning to someone or something for assistance.

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.

Last ditch effort

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

Backup plan

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