Etymology of repo

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verb

To repossess.

noun

Clipping of repossession, most commonly of a vehicle, house or condominium. · Clipping of repositioning. · Clipping of repurchase A type of agreement which allows a borrower to use a financial security as collateral for a cash loan at a fixed interest rate, or to buy something back that was sold. · Clipping of repository (“storage location for files”).

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Clippings.

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