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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

repossessions

/riːˈpɒsɛʃənz/ noun · British & US
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What does repossessions mean?

noun

The act of taking possession of something that belongs to someone else, typically because they have failed to pay for it. The taking back of property by a creditor, such as a bank, when a borrower has defaulted on a loan.

Example

"The bank initiated repossessions of several homes in the neighborhood due to the high number of foreclosures."

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