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reacquisition

 

[ ˌriːəkwɪˈzɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business

The act of regaining possession or control of something, typically through a financial transaction or negotiation.

Synonyms

reclaiming, regaining, repossessing.

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Word Description / Examples
reacquisition

Similar to 'reacquisition,' frequently used in a formal manner, particularly in business or legal contexts.

  • The reacquisition of the shares will enhance the company's market position.
  • The terms of reacquisition were outlined in the contract.
regaining

Frequently used in personal or casual contexts where someone recovers an ability, position, or possession that was lost.

  • He's working hard on regaining his health after the accident.
  • The team is focused on regaining their championship title.
repossessing

Often has a negative connotation and is used in financial contexts when a lender takes back property due to non-payment.

  • The bank is repossessing their house due to unpaid mortgage bills.
  • Several cars were repossessed by the finance company last month.
reclaiming

Used when someone is taking back something that is rightfully theirs, often implies a sense of justice or right.

  • After years of legal battles, she succeeded in reclaiming her ancestral property.
  • The organization is focused on reclaiming public spaces for community use.

Examples of usage

  • The reacquisition of the company was completed after months of negotiations.
  • After the bankruptcy, the reacquisition of the assets was a lengthy process.
  • The reacquisition of the property was a strategic move by the real estate developer.
  • The reacquisition of the rights to the intellectual property was crucial for the company's future.
  • The reacquisition of the shares was seen as a positive development by investors.

Translations

Translations of the word "reacquisition" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reaquisição

🇮🇳 पुनर्खरीद

🇩🇪 Rückerwerb

🇮🇩 pembelian kembali

🇺🇦 повторне придбання

🇵🇱 reakwizycja

🇯🇵 再取得

🇫🇷 réacquisition

🇪🇸 recompra

🇹🇷 yeniden edinme

🇰🇷 재취득

🇸🇦 استحواذ جديد

🇨🇿 znovuzískání

🇸🇰 znovuzískanie

🇨🇳 重新获取

🇸🇮 ponovna pridobitev

🇮🇸 afturkeypt

🇰🇿 қайта сатып алу

🇬🇪 გადმოწერა

🇦🇿 yenidən əldə etmə

🇲🇽 recompra

Etymology

The word 'reacquisition' is a combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the noun 'acquisition', which comes from the Latin word 'acquisitio', meaning 'a obtaining'. The concept of reacquisition has been prevalent in business and finance sectors, where companies may seek to regain ownership or control over assets or entities that were previously held or controlled. The term highlights the process of recovering something through a transaction or negotiation, emphasizing the strategic importance of regaining possession or control.