<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li><p>(used with object):</p><ul><li>to deprive (a mortgagor or pledgor) of the right to redeem their property, especially on failure to make payment on a mortgage when due, ownership of property then passing to the mortgagee.</li><li>to take away the right to redeem (a mortgage or pledge).</li><li>to shut out; exclude; bar.</li><li>to hinder or prevent, as from doing something.</li><li>to establish an exclusive claim to.</li><li>to close, settle, or answer beforehand.</li></ul></li><li><p>(used without object):</p><ul><li>to take away the right to redeem a mortgage or pledge.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>