Repossession
noun
Taking back property because of a failure to meet the terms of a contract, especially a mortgage or lease agreement.
The bank initiated a repossession of their house after they failed to make mortgage payments for several months.
Often appears as...
- house repossession
- car repossession
noun
Act of getting something back.
He was determined to achieve repossession of his grandfather’s antique watch that he had pawned.
Often appears as...
- repossession of property
- repossession of belongings
noun
Taking back property because of a failure to meet the terms of a contract, especially a mortgage or lease agreement.
The bank initiated a repossession of their house after they failed to make mortgage payments for several months.
Often appears as...
- house repossession
- car repossession
noun
Act of getting something back.
He was determined to achieve repossession of his grandfather’s antique watch that he had pawned.
Often appears as...
- repossession of property
- repossession of belongings
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Repossession often implies financial distress and can invoke a sense of loss or injustice.
The family dreaded the repossession of their farm.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Process
Repossession usually involves legal procedures and may require court action.
He received legal notice about the repossession of his car.
Pro Tip 3/3Contract Importance
Understanding contract terms can prevent surprise repossessions.
Neglecting the fine print in her lease led to the repossession of her belongings.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Repossession often implies financial distress and can invoke a sense of loss or injustice.
The family dreaded the repossession of their farm.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Process
Repossession usually involves legal procedures and may require court action.
He received legal notice about the repossession of his car.
Pro Tip 3/3Contract Importance
Understanding contract terms can prevent surprise repossessions.
Neglecting the fine print in her lease led to the repossession of her belongings.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Repossession often implies financial distress and can invoke a sense of loss or injustice.
The family dreaded the repossession of their farm.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Process
Repossession usually involves legal procedures and may require court action.
He received legal notice about the repossession of his car.
Pro Tip 3/3Contract Importance
Understanding contract terms can prevent surprise repossessions.
Neglecting the fine print in her lease led to the repossession of her belongings.
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Video examples
Legal Car Theft PIPE...
people will lie to you do whatever they can to not have their vehicle repossessed although some excuses do turn out to be true once the repossession order is given it is teammates responsibility to recover the vehicle regardless of what they hear at the door I don't leave a call with
Video examples
Legal Car Theft PIPE...
people will lie to you do whatever they can to not have their vehicle repossessed although some excuses do turn out to be true once the repossession order is given it is teammates responsibility to recover the vehicle regardless of what they hear at the door I don't leave a call with
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Adrienne Rich
American Poet
The repossession by women of our bodies will bring far more essential change to human society than the seizing of the means of production by workers.
Quote examples
Adrienne Rich
American Poet
The repossession by women of our bodies will bring far more essential change to human society than the seizing of the means of production by workers.
Example 1 of 1
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