foreclosure
Translation
foreclosure, repossession
Examples
They are facing foreclosure on their home.
They are facing foreclosure on their home.
The number of foreclosures has increased.
The number of foreclosures has increased.
Grammar Patterns
((on sth.)) the action of taking possession of a mortgaged property They are facing foreclosure on their home.
Similar Words
Synonyms: repossession, seizure
Etymology
From the verb 'foreclose' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ure'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form, referring to the act or process of foreclosing.