noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The condition of being repossessed. uncountable
2. 2
   the action of regaining possession (especially the seizure of collateral securing a loan that is in default) wordnet
3. 3
   The act of repossessing. countable

Synonyms

All synonyms

disendowmentdisherisondisinheritancedisownmentdispossessiondisseisin

Example

More examples

"Taxation of the rich is repossession of stolen wealth."

Etymology

From re- + possession.

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