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repossession

/ˌriːpəˈzɛʃən/

Translations

repossessionnoun

repossessions

/ˌriːpəˈzɛʃən/

reprise de possessionDroit, finance

After failing to make payments for several months, the bank initiated the repossession of the car.

Après plusieurs mois d’impayés, la banque a engagé la reprise de possession de la voiture.

Additional translations

repriseEmploi courant, surtout pour un bien repris par le créancier, notamment dans le domaine automobile.

bien reprisPour désigner le bien lui-même après reprise par le créancier.

Synonyms

repossessionadjective

/ˌriːpəˈzɛʃən/

Used attributively to modify another noun, indicating relation to the act or process of reclaiming property (e.g. "a repossession auction").

Additional translations

de repriseEmploi attributif, surtout dans des contextes juridiques ou commerciaux.

repossessionnoun

The act of taking back property by a lender or seller from the borrower or buyer, usually due to default on payments.

After failing to make payments for several months, the bank initiated the repossession of the car.

The state of having property taken back by a lender or seller.

The family faced repossession of their home after losing their primary source of income.

An item or property that has been taken back by a lender or seller after the borrower defaulted.

The dealership specializes in selling bank repossessions and lease returns.

repossessionadjective

Relating to or involved with the taking back of property because of payment default.

He attended a repossession auction to find a discounted vehicle.