recourse
noun [ U ] formal uk/rɪˈkɔːs/ us/ˈriː.kɔːrs/
（尤指在艰难或危险的情况下）依靠，依赖，求助
using something or someone as a way of getting help, especially in a difficult or dangerous situation
It is hoped that the dispute will be settled without recourse to litigation. 人们希望这场争端能够不通过对簿公堂在私下解决。