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repossessing

/riːˈpɒsɛsɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does repossessing mean?

verb

To take possession of something again, typically because the original owner has failed to pay for it. The act of regaining control or ownership of something.

Example

"The bank was repossessing the car due to the owner's failure to make payments."

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