alternative recourse
[/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv rɪˈkɔːrs/]
nounpl: alternative recourses
recurso alternativo
1. An alternative course of action or remedy available when the primary or preferred option is not available, feasible, or satisfactory
When the initial complaint process failed, the customer sought an alternative recourse through small claims court.
Quando o processo inicial de reclamação falhou, o cliente buscou um recurso alternativo através do tribunal de pequenas causas.
2. A backup plan or secondary solution in legal, business, or dispute resolution contexts
The contract included an alternative recourse clause for disputes that could not be resolved through mediation.
O contrato incluía uma cláusula de recurso alternativo para disputas que não pudessem ser resolvidas por mediação.
3. An option to seek remedy or relief through different means or channels
If the insurance claim is denied, the policyholder has an alternative recourse in filing an appeal.
Se a reclamação de seguro for negada, o segurado tem um recurso alternativo em registrar um apelo.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian commercial law, consumer protection, and labor law contexts. In the United States, it appears regularly in contracts, insurance policies, and dispute resolution agreements. The concept reflects modern legal practices that emphasize multiple pathways for resolving disputes and seeking remedies, particularly in business and consumer relationships.
NYC Slang
Plan B / backup move
Related Idioms & Phrases
to have an alternative recourse available
to resort to alternative recourse
in the absence of alternative recourse
as a last alternative recourse
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