recourse
Option when stuck
Recourse is access to a source of help or remedy when something goes wrong.
A consumer who buys a defective product has recourse through warranty claims or legal action.
Without recourse to the courts, citizens would have no way to challenge unjust laws.
To have recourse to something is to turn to it for assistance: She had recourse to her savings when she lost her job.
In finance, recourse refers to the right to demand payment from a borrower if a loan goes bad.
Available course of action
- alternativeAnother available choice
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- resortPlace for getaways
- refugePlace of safety
safety net · contingency · last resort · plan B · stopgap · escape · lifeline · insurance
Legal dispute process
- lawsuitCivil court proceeding
- plaintiffCivil case initiator
- defendantParty facing charges
- tribunalJudicial decision-making body
adjudication · arbitration · mediation · injunction · damages · verdict · judgment · jurisdiction
Formal written appeal
- grievanceFormal claim of unfairness
- pleaFormal request or defense
- complaintExpression of discontent
- challengeTest of ability
redress · review · overturn · hearing · objection · representation · entreaty · solicitation
Assistance given
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- aidSupport given freely
- avenueBroad urban roadway
- channelPassage for transmission
means · access · outlet · agency · services · advocacy · intervention · guidance
Answer or liquid mixture
- reliefEasing of distress
- cureTreatment that heals
- correctiveDesigned to remedy flaws
- fixRepair or solution
resolution · reparation · recompense · indemnity · satisfaction · amends · rectification · restoration
option
Available course of action
- alternativeAnother available choice
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- resortPlace for getaways
refuge · safety net · contingency · last resort · plan B · stopgap · escape · lifeline · insurance · safeguard
litigation
Legal dispute process
tribunal · adjudication · arbitration · mediation · injunction · damages · verdict · judgment · jurisdiction · appeal
petition
Formal written appeal
challenge · redress · review · overturn · hearing · objection · representation · entreaty · solicitation · due process
help
Assistance given
channel · means · access · outlet · agency · services · advocacy · intervention · guidance · referral
solution
Answer or liquid mixture
- reliefEasing of distress
- cureTreatment that heals
- correctiveDesigned to remedy flaws
fix · resolution · reparation · recompense · indemnity · satisfaction · amends · rectification · restoration · recovery
- labor lawlabor code, labor law, labor laws, labor standards, labour law
- guaranteesguarantee, warranty, guaranty, pledge, oath
- approachesapproach, approaches, method, methods, way
- remediesremedy, cure, medicine, treatment, medications
- insuranceinsurance, coverage, auto insurance, life insurance, home insurance
- Buyer Bewarebuyer beware, as-is, fine print, disclaimer, warranty
recoursehelplessness
Lacking ability to cope
powerlessness · dead end · impasse · hopelessness · futility
recourseobstruction
Something blocking the way
blockage · hindrance · impediment · barrier · obstacle
recourseresignation
Voluntary relinquishment of position
powerlessness · submission · capitulation · surrender · passivity
- legal recourseJudicial remedy available