recourse

/ˈriːkɔːrs/
noun
  1. A source of help or support that someone can turn to in a difficult situation.
    • Legal recourse is available if your rights are violated.
    • The students had no recourse but to study harder for the final exam.
    • When the car broke down, his only recourse was to call a tow truck.
  2. The right to demand payment or compensation from someone, especially in a legal or financial context.
    • Without a written agreement, the buyer had little recourse against the seller.
    • The bank has full recourse to recover the loan amount.
    • The contract gave the lender recourse to seize the property if payments were missed.
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