replevy Meaning, Definition & Usage

Re*plev"y transitive verb

Etymology

OF. replevir, LL. replevire. See Pledge, Replevin.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Replevied present participle & verbal noun Replevying

Definitions

1. (Law) To take or get back, by a writ for that purpose (goods and chattels wrongfuly taken or detained), upon giving security to try the right to them in a suit at law, and, if that should be determined against the plaintiff, to return the property replevied.
2. (Old Eng.LAw) To bail. Spenser.

Re*plev"y noun

Definitions

1. Replevin. Mozley & W.