foreclosure
What is another word for foreclosure? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The legal process of a lender repossessing property after the borrower stops paying the mortgage.
We haven't recorded synonyms for foreclosure yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use foreclosure
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
foreclosure process
face foreclosure
avoid foreclosure
Etymology
From foreclose, shaped by analogy with closure.
Full origin of foreclosure →Frequently asked questions
What does “foreclosure” mean?
The word “foreclosure” means the legal process of a lender repossessing property after the borrower stops paying the mortgage. In plain terms, when a bank takes back a house or property because the owner stopped paying the mortgage.
How do you use “foreclosure” in a sentence?
Here is “foreclosure” used in a sentence: “Rising unemployment led to a wave of foreclosures.”
What part of speech is “foreclosure”?
“Foreclosure” is a noun.
Is “foreclosure” a common word?
“Foreclosure” is an uncommon word in modern English.
