Definitions

1. noun

a means of redress or remedy available to someone when their rights have been infringed or their interests have been affected

“She was seeking recourse through the courts for the unfair dismissal.”

2. noun

a resource or means of support available in difficult or emergency situations

“In case of an emergency, the company has a team of experts as a last recourse.”

3. verb

to turn to or seek (a resource, means of support, etc.) in difficult or emergency situations

“The pilot had to resort to emergency procedures and then recoursed to a backup system to save the plane.”