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replevy Definition

re·plevy (ri plev′ē)

transitive verb -·plev′·ied, -·plev′y·ing

  1. to seize or take back (goods) under a writ of replevin
  2. Rare to release (a person) on bail

Etymology: OFr replevir: see replevin

noun

replevin

replevy Related Forms
re·plev′i·able (-ē ə bəl) adjective or re·plev′i·sa·ble-i sə bəl
replevy Law Definition

v

The recovery of goods pursuant to a writ of replevin; to get delivery of goods that had been kept from the rightful owner; to recover chattels as a result of replevin.

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  8. ‹ replacing
  9. ‹ replacement
  10. ‹ replaced
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