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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

Now, the players have recourse for the egregious calls and the biggest moments of the game.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

They have little legal recourse as photography in public is broadly considered legal.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

There was no recourse, were no laws but the ones rewritten every day.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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