ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Repossess

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Repossess is a verb meaning (law, finance) To reclaim ownership of property for which payment remains due.

Meaning

(law, finance) To reclaim ownership of property for which payment remains due.

More Meanings

  1. (dated, reflexive) To gain back possession of.

Example Sentences

to repossess oneself of something lost

Word Forms

Synonyms for repossess

Depending on context, synonyms include reclaim.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include reclaim, possess, recoup, resume, recover, regain.

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