recourse

Noun
  1. Act of turning to for assistance (synset 101211087)
    "have recourse to the courts"; "an appeal to his uncle was his last resort"
    is a type of: aid, assist, assistance, help - the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
    same as: refuge, resort
  2. Something or someone turned to for assistance or security (synset 105162506)
    "his only recourse was the police"; "took refuge in lying"
    is a type of: resource - a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed
    subtypes: shadow - refuge from danger or observation
    same as: refuge, resort

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