repossess

repossess

v. to take back property through judicial processes, foreclosure, or self-help upon default in required payments.

repossess

verb capture, foreclose, obtain again, reacquire, recall, recapture, reclaim, recoup, recover, regain, replevy, retrieve, secure, seize, take back, take possession of
Associated concepts: attachment, security interest

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See also: reclaim, recoup, recover, redeem

repossess

to take back possession of property, especially for nonpayment of money due under a hire-purchase agreement. The right is circumscribed in many systems.