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repo
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re·po 1  (rp)
n. pl. re·pos Informal
A repurchase agreement.
[Shortening and alteration of repurchase agreement.]
re·po 2  (rp)
n. pl. re·pos Informal
1. Repossession of merchandise or property from a buyer who has defaulted on payment.
2. Repossessed merchandise or property.
repo [ˈriːpəʊ]
n Informal short for
1. (Law) repurchase agreement
2. (Law)
a.  repossession of property
b.  (as modifier) a repo car
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