Definition
The legal options or remedies available when someone wrongs you—basically your ability to seek help or compensation through the system. Having recourse means you can actually do something about injustice besides complain on social media. Many contracts try to limit your recourse, which should tell you everything you need to know about who drafted them.
Example Usage
After the vendor breached the contract, the buyer had no recourse because they had foolishly agreed to binding arbitration in Panama.
Source: Legal practice terminology
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