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.
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.