v.
Pronunciation: ˌ r ē -p ə - ' zes also - ' ses
Function: transitive verb
Date: 15th century
1 a : to regain possession of b : to take possession of (something bought) from a buyer in default of the payment of installments due
2 : to restore to possession
– re · pos · ses · sion \ - ' ze-sh ə n also - ' se- \ noun
– re · pos · sess · or \ - ' ze-s ə r also - ' se- \ noun