repossess in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
REPOSSESS: To take back property that was previously given to someone, typically due to failure to make required payments or fulfill contractual obligations.
Crossword clues for repossess
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "repossess".
- Take back what was lent after non-payment.
- Claim ownership again after a default.
- Retrieve property from a borrower in default.
- Regain possession of something previously given.
- Reclaim items given out due to unpaid debts.
Repossess sentence examples
- The bank had to repossess the car when the owner failed to make the payments.
- After several warnings, the landlord decided to repossess the apartment due to unpaid rent.
- She was devastated when the lender came to repossess her home after the financial crisis.
- In an effort to recover losses, the company chose to repossess the equipment it had leased to the business.
- The process to repossess a vehicle can be complicated and often requires legal assistance.