Definitions for: Replevy






Webster (1913) Definition: Re*plev"y (-?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Replevied (-?d);
p. pr. & vb. n. Replevying.] [OF. replevir, LL. replevire.
See Pledge, Replevin.]
1. (Law) To take or get back, by a writ for that purpose
(goods and chattels wrongfully 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 (r?-pl?v"?), n.
Replevin. --Mozley & W.

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