recours

Definitions of recours
  1. noun
    a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one
    synonyms: moyen
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    types:
    bouche-trou, expedient, solution provisoire
    something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency
    type of:
    façon, manière, moyen
    how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
  2. noun
    act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
    synonyms: redressement de tort, réparation
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    type of:
    correction, rectification
    the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
  3. noun
    act of turning to for assistance
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    type of:
    aide, assistance, coup de main, soutien
    the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
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