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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

foreclosure

/fɔːrˈkloʊ.zər/ noun · British & US
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What does foreclosure mean?

noun

The legal process by which a lender takes possession of a property when the borrower fails to make mortgage payments. A foreclosure can result in the loss of the property.

Example

"The bank initiated foreclosure proceedings after the homeowner defaulted on the loan."

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