repossess
verb (used with object)
to regain ownership of; to take back, especially for failure to make due payment.
repossession
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a word derived from
repossess.
Example Sentences
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More borrowers have been defaulting on their loan payments, which typically results in a repossession.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
In Southern California, repossession of a car whose owner is behind on loan payments is not uncommon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2026
In the meantime, your friend should check whether the car is even worth fixing and find out more about the repossession process.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 29, 2025
Data obtained by the BBC's investigations team showed mortgage repossession orders in England and Wales reached 10,853 in 2024-5 - the highest number in five years.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2025
Frémont dispossessed their agent and they failed to gain repossession, the courts deciding that Pico had no right to sell.
From The Old Franciscan Missions Of California by George Wharton James
