Replevy

[ri'plevi]

Definition

(v. t.) 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.

(v. t.) To bail.

(n.) Replevin.

Inputed by Katrina

Definition

v.t. (law) to recover goods distrained upon giving a pledge or security to try the right to them at law.—n. replevin.—adjs. Replev′iable Replev′isable.—ns. Replev′in an action for replevying; Replev′isor a plaintiff in replevin.

Edited by Jessica