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replevy definition

re·plevy (ri plev′ē)

transitive verb replevied -·plev′·ied, replevying -·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

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