replevy

[ ri-plev-ee ]

verb (used with object)

, re·plev·ied, re·plev·y·ing.

1. to recover possession of by replevin.

verb (used without object)

, re·plev·ied, re·plev·y·ing.

1. to take possession of goods or chattels under a replevin order.

noun

, plural re·plev·ies.

1. a seizure in replevin.

replevy

/ rɪˈplɛvɪ /

verb

1. to recover possession of (goods) by replevin

noun

1. another word for replevin

Derived Forms

• reˈpleviable, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of replevy¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Middle French replevir; replevin

Word History and Origins

Origin of replevy¹

C15: from Old French replevir ; see replevin

Example Sentences

I answered that he would find the sum in the hands of Madame d'Urfe's solicitor, and that he could receive it as soon as he had given replevy on the bail at the Fort l'Eveque.

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You have a moral right to your own things, and your own children, but no legal right at all; therefore you, a married woman, cannot replevy, although any one else could under like circumstances.”

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Simon was ordered to replevy that land to Odo as well as the chattels and to treat him rightfully in his court. fitz William v.

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I'm not sartain that I could hold the lumber, even after I got it into the river; for a replevy is a formidable thing in law, I can tell you.

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I of course refused, whereupon he threatened to replevy, and at once returned to his lawyer's office.

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Related Words

• get back
• reclaim
• recoup
• regain
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• restore
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