repossess

verb — 2 senses

repossess

verb

/ˌriːpəˈzɛs/

Etymology From re- + possess.

1

Business, Finance, Law To reclaim ownership of property for which payment remains due.

2

Dated To gain back possession of.

  • to repossess oneself of something lost
Derived terms
repossessor, unrepossessed

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