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recourse

re.course \'re--.ko-(*)rs, -.ko.(*)rs, ri-'\ n [ME recours, fr. MF, fr. LL 
   recursus, fr. L, act of running back, f]r. recursus, pp. of recurrere to 
   run back - more at RECUR 1a: a turning to someone or something for help or 
   protection  1b: a source of help or strength : RESORT  2: the right to 
   demand payment from the maker or endorser of a negotiable i nstrument