01 v. t. To possess again; as, to repossess the land.
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1.
To possess again; as, to repossess the land.
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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.
Phrases & compounds
To repossess one's self of —
to acquire again (something lost).