| v. t. | 1. | To possess again; | |||
| 2. | To take possession of, for failure of the possessor to make payments owed for purchase of; - used of real estate subject to mortgage payments and of other objects purchased on a time-payment plan, which may be taken back (repossessed) by the original vendor if the payments are not made on time.
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| Verb | 1. | repossess - claim back Synonyms: reclaim |
| 2. | repossess - regain possession of something Synonyms: take back |