1. the act of turning to someone or something for help, support, or to achieve something
2. a source of help or support that can be turned to when needed
3. the right to demand payment or compensation from someone
Usage: legal

Examples

• When the negotiations failed, they had recourse to legal action.
• The students had no recourse but to accept the new policy.
• She sought recourse through the company’s complaint department.
• Without recourse to outside funding, the project cannot continue.
• The contract provides recourse if the goods are defective.
• His only recourse was to appeal the decision to a higher court.
• The bank has recourse against the borrower if the loan defaults.