Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

without recourse

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.29 in modern English

Syllables: with-out re-course
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see without, recourse.

prep_phrase

Written on a bill of exchange to indicate that the buyer might not be paid back.

Example Sentences

"For the first time in many decades... those convicted under rules found not to produce fair and reliable verdicts will be left without recourse in federal courts."

Questions

What does without recourse mean?: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see without, recourse.

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