Category:Replevy

Re*plev"y (-), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Replevied (-d); p. pr. & vb. n. Replevying.] Etym: [of. replevir, ll. replevire. See pledge, Replevin.]

1. (law)

Defn: 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)

Defn: to bail. Spenser.

Replevy Re*plev"y (r-plv"), n.

Defn: replevin. Mozley & w.