And then they foreclose.

Will some spasm foreclose Earth's future?

In particular, the extent of involvement of Government officials as documented by the Commission would appear to foreclose such options.

Finally, relying on flanking policies to make privatization and liberalization work may in certain cases foreclose the more fundamental question about whether or not private sector and foreign operators' involvement is the most suitable option in the first place.

As for the Conservatives, the party has allowed its belief in the union of the country s constituent parts to foreclose any discussion of how that union can be modernized. If we are to prevent the UK from rattling to pieces, we have to change the way we govern ourselves.

Certainly, the government must also find better ways to help homeowners and their lenders work out efficient bankruptcy proceedings. It makes no sense for banks to foreclose on homes when there are workout options whereby people could stay in their homes and banks could recover far more money.

A bank or mortgage originator lends you a large amount of money, which is secured by the house as collateral. In other words, if you fail to make your payments on time, the lender can foreclose on the loan and take possession of the property as millions of homeowners have experienced in the last decade.