replevy

[ ri-plev-ee ]
/ rɪˈplɛv i /
Law.
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verb (used with object), re·plev·ied, re·plev·y·ing.

to recover possession of by replevin.

verb (used without object), re·plev·ied, re·plev·y·ing.

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

noun, plural re·plev·ies.

a seizure in replevin.

Origin of replevy

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

Words nearby replevy

replenish, replete, repletion, replevin, replevisable, replevy, replica, replicable, replicar, replicase, replicate

Words related to replevy

restoration, return, rescue, regain, restore, retrieve, resume, repair, recoup, salvage, reclaim, repay, reparation, reimbursement, redemption, recall, reclamation, indemnification, compensation, repossession

Example sentences from the Web for replevy

  • It is unlawful, in itself, to replevy goods in the custody of the collectors.

    Select Speeches of Daniel Webster |Daniel Webster

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

    Twenty Years of Hus'ling |J. P. Johnston

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

    Our Legal Heritage, 5th Ed. |S. A. Reilly

British Dictionary definitions for replevy

replevy
/ (rɪˈplɛvɪ) law /

verb -plevies, -plevying or -plevied (tr)

to recover possession of (goods) by replevin

noun plural -plevies

another word for replevin

Derived forms of replevy

repleviable or replevisable, adjective

Word Origin for replevy

C15: from Old French replevir; see replevin