(law) the proceeding, by a creditor, to regain property or other collateral following a default on mortgage payments

plural of foreclosure

(economics) The use or result of commercial practices by one market participant or a group of market participants (possibly with governmental assistance) that limit the access of buyers and sellers to each other.

plural of market foreclosure

Foreclosure on a reverse mortgage after the deedholder dies, while the spouse still lives on the property

plural of widow foreclosure