replevin
an action for the recovery of goods or chattels wrongfully taken or detained.
the common-law action or writ by which goods are replevied.
to replevy.
Origin of replevin
1Other words from replevin
- un·re·plev·ined, adjective
Words Nearby replevin
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How to use replevin in a sentence
Another action is replevin which is used to recover specific goods.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesAs 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."
Charles Sumner; His Complete Works, Volume III (of 20) | Charles Sumner"I don't want your papers," remarked Sylvane, who did not know a replevin paper from a dog license.
Roosevelt in the Bad Lands | H. Hagedorn.Is replevin any relation, say a second cousin, to lis pendis?
The Winning Touchdown | Lester ChadwickThen after filling out a writ of replevin he added, "Excuse me a moment, Mr. Terry; I will be back soon."
Uncle Terry | Charles Clark Munn
British Dictionary definitions for replevin
/ (rɪˈplɛvɪn) law /
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
(formerly) a writ of replevin
another word for replevy
Origin of replevin
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