The term 'SEIZED CAR, FOR SHORT' can be abbreviated to 'REPO', which is a four letter word. A repo is a repossessed car, which is a vehicle that has been taken back by the lender due to the borrower's failure to make payments. This usually happens when the borrower has defaulted on their loan or lease agreement. The lender then has the right to take back the vehicle and sell it in order to recoup their losses.