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re·pos·sess
 repossess
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- pronunciation:
- ri
p
zes
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
repossesses, repossessing, repossessed |
| definition: |
to take possession of again, esp. for failure to pay money that is owed.
My car was repossessed when I missed a payment. |
| related words: |
evict, regain, resume |
| derivations: |
repossession (n.), repossessor (n.) |
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