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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. another word for replevin
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • reˈpleviable, adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of replevy1

1425–75; late Middle English < Middle French replevir; replevin
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Word History and Origins

Origin of replevy1

C15: from Old French replevir ; see replevin
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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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