Meaning of the word recourse in English

What does recourse mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

recourse

US /ˈriː.kɔːrs/
UK /rɪˈkɔːs/

Noun

a source of help in a difficult situation

Example:
She had no other recoourse but to appeal to the court.
The company has legal recourse against the fraudulent claims.
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