Main Entry:

re·course

Pronunciation:

\ˈrē-ˌkȯrs, ri-ˈ\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English recours, from Anglo-French recurs, from Late Latin recursus, from Latin, act of running back, from recurrere to run back — more at recur

Date:

14th century

1 a: a turning to someone or something for help or protection <settled the matter without recourse to law> b: a source of help or strength : resort <had no recourse left>2: the right to demand payment from the maker or endorser of a negotiable instrument (as a check)