recourse

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The use of someone or something for help in a difficult situation.

   With no money left, his only recourse was to ask his family for help.

2. 2
   noun

   The right or option of turning to a source of help or remedy.

   Customers have legal recourse if the product proves faulty.

From Middle English recours (noun) and recoursen (verb), from Old French recours, from Latin recursus, past participle of recurrō.

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