The inheritance of the son never resorted to the mother, or to any
of her ancestors.
Sir M. Hale.
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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.
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.