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recourse

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)

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