Replevied

Replevied
Replevy 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. [1913 Webster]

2. (Old Eng. Law) To bail. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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