recourse

//rɪˈkɔːrs//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Noun

1

A source of help or support in a difficult situation; the act of turning to someone or something for assistance.

Without any other recourse, she decided to ask her family for help.

2

The legal right to demand compensation or payment from someone.

The bank has recourse against the borrower if the loan is not repaid.

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