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Definition of repossession

repossession

/ˌriːpəˈzɛʃ.ən/
re · pos · ses · sion
Plural:repossessions
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Adjective:repossessory
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repossession Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The legal action of retaking possession of property or goods (such as a house or vehicle) when a buyer defaults on loan or mortgage payments.

Example

"The bank threatened repossession of the family home after three consecutive missed mortgage payments."

2

The act or process of regaining ownership, control, or custody of something previously lost or surrendered.

Example

"The treaty guaranteed the peaceful repossession of the disputed border territory."

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• Rhymes for repossession

• Nearby Words

reposition
repository
repossess
repossession
repossessor
repost
repot

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the prefix 're-' (meaning 'back' or 'again') and 'possession', which comes via Old French from the Latin 'possessio' (a holding or seizing). The modern financial sense of a creditor reclaiming unpaid goods became widespread in the early 20th century with the rise of installment credit.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Repossession. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/repossession
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