Repossession

Pronunciation: /ˌriː.pəˈzɛʃ.ən/

Definitions of repossession

noun the act of taking back possession of something, especially in the case of default on payments or breach of contract

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that my neighbor's car was repossessed.

A2 The repossession of the house was a difficult process for the family.

B1 After missing several mortgage payments, the bank initiated the repossession of the property.

B2 The repossession of the company's assets was a result of their financial mismanagement.

C1 The repossession of the artwork was a controversial decision by the museum.

C2 The repossession of the stolen goods was a major victory for the police department.

Examples of repossession in a Sentence

formal The repossession of the vehicle was carried out according to the terms of the contract.

informal They took back the car because he couldn't make the payments.

slang They repoed his ride because he was behind on payments.

figurative The repossession of his dreams left him feeling lost and directionless.

Grammatical Forms of repossession

• past tense: repossessed
• plural: repossessions
• comparative: more repossessed
• superlative: most repossessed
• present tense: repossess
• future tense: will repossess
• perfect tense: have repossessed
• continuous tense: is repossessing
• singular: repossession
• positive degree: repossess
• infinitive: to repossess
• gerund: repossessing
• participle: repossessing

Origin and Evolution of repossession

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'repossession' originated from the Latin word 'repossessio', which is derived from the prefix 're-' meaning back or again, and the verb 'possidere' meaning to possess.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to the act of reclaiming possession of something, 'repossession' has evolved to commonly describe the action of taking back property or assets due to non-payment or breach of contract.