Re‐sort″ (r?‐z?rt″), n. [Cf. F. ressort jurisdiction. See Resort, v.] 1. The act of going to, or making application; a betaking one's self; the act of visiting or seeking; recourse; as, a place of popular resort; — often figuratively; as, to have resort to force.
Join with me to forbid him her resort. Shak.
2. A place to which one betakes himself habitually; a place of frequent assembly; a haunt.
Far from all resort of mirth. Milton.
3. That to which one resorts or looks for help; resource; refuge.
Last resort, ultimate means of relief; also, final tribunal; that from which there is no appeal.