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repossess

/riːˈpɒsɛs/ verb · British & US
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What does repossess mean?

verb

To take back something that belongs to you, especially a house or other property that was sold to pay a debt, because the person who bought it has failed to make the payments.

Example

"The bank repossessed the car because the owner had missed several payments."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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