replevin

[ ri-plev-in ]

noun

1. an action for the recovery of goods or chattels wrongfully taken or detained.
2. the common-law action or writ by which goods are replevied.

verb (used with object)

1. to replevy.

replevin

/ rɪˈplɛvɪn /

noun

1. the recovery of goods unlawfully taken, made subject to establishing the validity of the recovery in a legal action and returning the goods if the decision is adverse
2. (formerly) a writ of replevin

verb

1. another word for replevy

Other Words From

• unre·plevined adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of replevin¹

1300–50; Middle English < Anglo-French, derivative of replevir to bail out, admit to bail, Old French. See re-, pledge

Word History and Origins

Origin of replevin¹

C15: from Anglo-French, from Old French replevir to give security for, from re- + plevir to pledge

Example Sentences

Another action is replevin which is used to recover specific goods.

From Project Gutenberg

As well might it be questioned, that a writ of replevin for a horse, or a writ of right for land, was "a suit at Common Law."

From Project Gutenberg

"I don't want your papers," remarked Sylvane, who did not know a replevin paper from a dog license.

From Project Gutenberg

Is replevin any relation, say a second cousin, to lis pendis?

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Then after filling out a writ of replevin he added, "Excuse me a moment, Mr. Terry; I will be back soon."

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Related Words

• get back
• reclaim
• recoup
• regain
• repair
• rescue
• restore
• resume
• retrieve
• salvage