SANS RECOURS.
\sˈanz ɹɪkˈɜːz], \sˈanz ɹɪkˈɜːz], \s_ˈa_n_z ɹ_ɪ_k_ˈɜː_z]\
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Without recourse.
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These words are sometimes put on a bill before the payee endorses it; they have the effect of transferring the bill without responsibility to the endorser. Chit. on Bills, 179; 7 Taunt. 160; 1 Cowen, 538; 3 Cranch, 193; 7 Cranch, 159; 12 Mass. 172; 14 S. & R. 325.
By John Bouvier
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.