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Meaning of repossessing
The primary meaning of "repossessing" is to take back something, especially because it has not been paid for or as a result of a legal decision.
Etymology of repossessing
The word "repossessing" originates from the Latin words "re" meaning "again" and "possidere" meaning "to occupy" or "to possess"
Historically, the term has been used in legal contexts to describe the act of taking back property or goods due to non-payment or other contractual breaches
Synonyms
reclaiming
retrieving
recapturing
regaining
reacquiring
retaking
seizing
taking back
recovering
restoring
reinstating
reestablishing
redeeming
rescuing
salvaging
retrieving
reclamation
repossession
recapture
regain
reoccupation
reclamation
redemption
rescue
retrieval
recovery
restoration
Definitions
- To take back possession of something, especially because it has not been paid for or as a result of a legal decision
- * To regain or reestablish control or possession of something
Usage Examples
- The bank is repossessing the house due to non-payment of the mortgage
- * The company is repossessing the equipment because the lease agreement was violated
Antonyms
surrendering
relinquishing
abandoning
releasing
giving up
forfeiting
waiving
yielding
ceding
abandoning
vacating
evacuating
departing
leaving
quitting
surrendering
relinquishing
renouncing
abdicating
resigning