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repossess Definition

re·pos·sess (rē′pə zes′)

transitive verb

  1. to get possession of again; specif., to take back from a buyer who has failed to make payments when due
  2. Now Rare to put in possession again

  • re-pose
  • repot
repossess Related Forms
re′·pos·ses′·sion (-zes̸h′ən) noun
repossess Usage Examples

Object

  • boat: In the event of accident the Company may repossess the boat and the hiring contract shall then terminate without liability on the Company.
  • good: All costs incurred by the seller in repossessing the goods shall be borne by the buyer.
  • house: The decision by Bradford and Bingley to repossess the house related to arrears on the mortgage.
  • home: However, when the loan has been left unpaid, the borrower has the rights to repossess the home for recovering the due amount.
  • accommodation: The property owner may repossess the accommodation if damage has been caused.
  • vehicle: If you do not keep up regular payments, the lender may take steps to repossess the vehicle.

Modifying Another Word

  • not: No, the landlord may not repossess the house without a court order unless the tenant has surrendered the tenancy.