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recourse
What does recourse mean?
recourse (noun): the act of seeking assistance or advice.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use recourse in a sentence?
- Have recourse to the courts. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does recourse come from?
From Middle English recours (noun) and recoursen (verb), from Old French recours, from Latin recursus, past participle of recurrō.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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