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recourse
This term describes a fallback option or a safety net used when primary plans fail. It carries a sense of necessity and urgency, often implying that the person has exhausted all other possibilities before turning to this final alternative. It is frequently used in formal or professional contexts to describe a strategic shift in approach.
In legal and financial spheres, the word takes on a technical meaning regarding the right to recover funds. This specific usage is highly specialized, focusing on the entitlement to seek compensation from a third party, which differs from the general sense of seeking help or advice.
Meanings
The act of turning to someone or something for assistance or protection.
Examples
The company has no other recourse but to file for bankruptcy.
If the manager refuses to help, my only recourse is to contact the corporate office.
I have no recourse left but to accept the terms of the contract.
The desperate man had recourse to prayer in his final hour.
She felt she had no choice but to have recourse to the law to protect her property.
They had recourse to a local guide to navigate the dense jungle.
The bank holds a non recourse loan on the property.
The lender has recourse against the guarantor if the borrower defaults.