re·pos·sess (r  p -z s )tr.v. re·pos·sessed, re·pos·sess·ing, re·pos·sess·es 1. a. To regain possession of. b. To reclaim possession of for failure to pay installments due. 2. To give back possession to. re pos·session (-zshn) n.re pos·sessor n. |
repossess [ˌriːpəˈzɛs]
vb (tr)
1. (Law) to take back possession of (property), esp for nonpayment of money due under a hire-purchase agreement
2. (Law) to restore ownership of (something) to someone
repossession [ˌriːpəˈzɛʃən] n
repossessor n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. | repossess - claim back acquire, get - come into the possession of something concrete or abstract; "She got a lot of paintings from her uncle"; "They acquired a new pet"; "Get your results the next day"; "Get permission to take a few days off from work" distrain - legally take something in place of a debt payment foreclose - subject to foreclosing procedures; take away the right of mortgagors to redeem their mortgage |
| 2. | repossess - regain possession of something take - take into one's possession; "We are taking an orphan from Romania"; "I'll take three salmon steaks" |
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