resorted

Resort \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.
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            What men name resort to him?          --Shak.
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   2. To fall back; to revert. [Obs.]
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            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.
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            The king thought it time to resort to other
            counsels.                             --Clarendon.
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