Re‐sort″, v. i. [imp. & p. p.Resorted; p. pr. & vb. n.Resorting.] [OF. resortir to withdraw, take refuge, F. ressortir to be in the jurisdiction, LL. resortire; pref. re- re- + L. sortiri to draw lots, obtain by lot, from sors lot. See Sort. The meaning is first to reobtain (by lot), then to gain by appeal to a higher court (as a law term), to appeal, go for protection or refuge.] 1. To go; to repair; to betake one's self.
What men name resort to him? Shak.
2. To fall back; to revert.
The inheritance of the son never resorted to the mother, or to any of her ancestors. Sir M. Hale.
3. To have recourse; to apply; to one's self for help, relief, or advantage.
The king thought it time to resort to other counsels. Clarendon.