word
Recourse
REE-kawrs
/ˈriːkɔːrs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
recourse
Dictionary meaning
Act of turning to for assistance.
Examples
- Have recourse to the courts.
- My only recourse was the police.
Synonyms: resort, refuge
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