Repossess Definition

rēpə-zĕs
repossessed, repossesses, repossessing
verb
repossessed, repossesses, repossessing
To put in possession again.
Webster's New World
To get possession of again; specif., to take back from a buyer who has failed to make payments when due.
Webster's New World
To give back possession to.
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Repossess Sentence Examples

  • The property owner may repossess the accommodation if damage has been caused.

  • If you do not keep up regular payments, the lender may take steps to repossess the vehicle.

  • For this reason, when a homeowner stops making mortgage payments, the bank as the lien holder has the right to repossess the home in the form of a foreclosure.

  • In some states, this time extends after the sale of the home, meaning that the original homeowner can reinstate their right to repossess the home even after a new, third party has purchased the home at auction.

  • There are a number of organizations that either repossess vehicles for nonpayment or seize vehicles for legal reasons.

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Words Starting With

RREREP

Words Ending With

SSSESS

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