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recourse

[ree-kawrs, -kohrs, ri-kawrs, -kohrs] / ˈri kɔrs, -koʊrs, rɪˈkɔrs, -ˈkoʊrs /


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Havana Docks was left without legal recourse for the seizure, until Congress passed the 1996 Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act, which recognized some potential claims for companies in Havana Docks’ situation.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

Pipoly said he and his legal team were still reviewing the opinion and planned to evaluate what’s left of the claims to see if any legal recourse remains.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026

If investors still want to give AI a try for investment advice, there is another thing to consider: They have no recourse if things go wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

For the gazumped buyer, there is currently no legal recourse.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Foxes, stoats, weasels—any of these might be encountered, and the only recourse would be flight above ground.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams




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