recourse: meaning and definitions

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What is recourse?

What is recourse?

  • The act or an instance of turning or applying to a person or thing for aid or security: have recourse to the courts.
  • One that is turned or applied to for aid or security: His only recourse was the police.
  • Law The right to demand payment from the endorser of a commercial paper when the first party liable fails to pay.

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