What does recourse mean? We explain the definition of recourse and offer a practical example of how it can relate to driving.
Right of recourse means that someone who has paid someone else's debt has the right to reclaim what he or she has paid from the person who was originally liable to pay. In traffic, the right of recourse mainly applies to motor insurance, where insurance companies can request recourse from a person who turns out to be responsible in the event of a traffic accident, for example.