Recourse

re·course   (rē'kôrs', -kōrs', rĭ-kôrs', -kōrs')    n.   The act or an instance of turning or applying to a person or thing for aid or security: have recourse to the courts. One that is turned or applied to for aid or security: His only recourse was the police. Law The right to demand payment from the endorser of a commercial paper when the first party liable fails to pay. [Middle English recours, from Old French, from Latin recursus, a running back, from past participle of recurrere, to run back : re-, re- + currere, to run; see kers- in Indo-European roots.]

recourse 

Main Entry: re·course
Pronunciation: 'rE-"kOrs, ri-'kOrs
Function: noun
1 a : the act of turning to someone or something for assistance esp. in obtaining redress b : a means to a desired end esp. in the nature of a remedy or justice; also : the end itself
2 : the right or ability to demand payment or compensation; specifically : the right to demand payment from the endorser or drawer of a negotiable instrument —see also recourse note at NOTE —compare NON-RECOURSE
NOTE: Under Article 3 of the Uniform Commercial Code, the phrase without recourse on a negotiable instrument limits the liability of the endorser or drawer. If an endorsement states that it is made without recourse, the endorser is not liable to pay, subject to various conditions, if the instrument is dishonored. Similarly, if a draft states that it is drawn without recourse, the drawer is not liable to pay, subject to various conditions, if the draft is dishonored, provided that it is not a check.