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- pronunciation:
- ri
kors
[or]
rih
kors
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
access to or the use of something for help, protection, or legal assistance.
For matters such as this, the people have recourse to the legal system.Her recourse to litigation came as a surprise as they thought they could negotiate a simple deal with her.- similar words:
- appeal, application, refuge, resort
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| definition 2: |
that which may be turned to for assistance, protection, or a way out of a difficult situation.
If they refuse to compensate you fairly, then your only recourse is a law suit.The company was on the brink of financial collapse and had no recourse other than to lay off workers.- synonyms:
- resort, resource
- similar words:
- backup, help, refuge, reinforcement, reserve, support
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| definition 3: |
a legal right to collect from one who endorses a negotiable instrument, such as a check, if the original maker fails to pay.
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