Meaning Of The Word Repossess

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Repossess Meaning

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Repossess Definition

What's The Definition Of Repossess?

repossess
If your car or house is repossessed, the people who supplied it take it back because they are still owed money for it.

repossess in American English
to get possession of again; specif., to take back from a buyer who has failed to make payments when due
transitive verb: to possess again; regain possession of, esp. for nonpayment of money due

repossess in British English
to take back possession of (property), esp for nonpayment of money due under a hire-purchase agreement

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