Pronunciation: /rɪˈkɔrs/
noun a source of help or support in a difficult situation
A1 If you have a problem, your only recourse may be to ask for help.
A2 When faced with a difficult situation, she had no recourse but to seek legal advice.
B1 The company's policy on dispute resolution provides employees with a recourse for addressing grievances.
B2 In case of a breach of contract, the parties involved can seek recourse through arbitration.
C1 The international treaty provides a legal recourse for countries to resolve disputes peacefully.
C2 The court's decision to deny any further recourse left the plaintiff with no options for appeal.
verb not applicable
A1 When I couldn't find my keys, I had no recourse but to ask my roommate for help.
A2 If the store doesn't accept returns, you may have no recourse for getting your money back.
B1 The company had no recourse but to lay off employees due to financial difficulties.
B2 In some situations, legal recourse may be necessary to resolve disputes.
C1 The government is exploring all possible recourses to address the issue of climate change.
C2 As a last resort, she had to recourse to legal action to protect her rights.
adjective not applicable
A1 She had no recourse but to ask for help.
A2 Without any recourse, he felt helpless in the situation.
B1 The employee's only recourse was to file a formal complaint with HR.
B2 The company's policy provided a clear recourse for employees to address grievances.
C1 Legal recourse is available for individuals who have been wronged.
C2 In some cases, there may be no recourse for those who have suffered injustice.
adverb not applicable
A1 She had no recourse but to ask for help.
A2 Without recourse to a dictionary, he struggled to understand the foreign language.
B1 In case of any issues, employees have recourse to the company's HR department.
B2 The defendant had no recourse but to plead guilty.
C1 The government provided recourse for citizens affected by the natural disaster.
C2 Despite the challenges, she found recourse in her faith to keep moving forward.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I have no recourse but to ask for help.
A2 Without any recourse, I felt lost in the unfamiliar city.
B1 When faced with a difficult decision, she had no recourse but to consult with her supervisor.
B2 The company's policy provided a clear recourse for employees who felt they were being treated unfairly.
C1 In the legal system, recourse is often sought through the courts.
C2 As a last resort, he turned to the highest authority for recourse in resolving the dispute.
preposition not applicable
A1 I have no recourse but to ask for help.
A2 She had no recourse but to accept the offer.
B1 As a last recourse, he decided to quit his job.
B2 Without any recourse, they were left with no options.
C1 Legal recourse is available for those who have been wronged.
C2 In extreme situations, recourse to violence may seem like the only option.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I have no recourse but to accept the decision.
A2 She had no recourse other than to apologize for her mistake.
B1 Without any recourse, he had to find a solution on his own.
B2 The company had no recourse but to lay off employees due to financial difficulties.
C1 As a last recourse, they decided to seek legal advice.
C2 With no other recourse available, they had to declare bankruptcy.
interjection not applicable
A1 Recourse! I can't believe I forgot my keys.
A2 Recourse, what am I going to do now that my phone is dead?
B1 Recourse, I need to find a solution to this problem quickly.
B2 Recourse! I never thought things would turn out this way.
C1 Recourse, I must find a way to resolve this issue professionally.
C2 Recourse! I have no other option but to confront the situation head-on.
article not applicable
A1 When I have a problem, my only recourse is to ask for help.
A2 In some situations, there is no recourse but to accept the outcome.
B1 If the product is faulty, customers have recourse to a refund or replacement.
B2 Legal recourse may be necessary if the contract is breached.
C1 The company had no recourse but to declare bankruptcy after years of financial losses.
C2 In extreme cases, individuals may seek recourse through international courts for justice.
formal If you are unsatisfied with the outcome, you have the recourse to appeal the decision.
informal You can always turn to me for help, I'm your last recourse.
slang When all else fails, our only recourse is to bail.
figurative In times of trouble, music can be a healing recourse for the soul.
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