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Vocabulary Entry
recourse
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A source of help or support in a difficult situation.
Example Sentences
"When faced with a legal issue, her only recourse was to hire an attorney."
"The organization offered recourse for victims of fraud."
"In times of crisis, people often look for recourse from their community."
V
verb
To resort to or seek assistance from something or someone.
Example Sentences
"They may need to recourse to emergency services during the storm."
"If the initial plan fails, we can always recourse to our backup strategy."
"He decided to recourse to his friends for advice regarding his job search."