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English noun: recourse

1. recourse (act) act of turning to for assistance


SamplesHave recourse to the courts.
An appeal to his uncle was his last resort.


Synonymsrefuge, resort


Broader (hypernym)aid, assist, assistance, help

2. recourse (attribute) something or someone turned to for assistance or security


SamplesHis only recourse was the police.
Took refuge in lying.


Synonymsrefuge, resort


Broader (hypernym)resource


Narrower (hyponym)shadow









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