Found 1 items, similar to Replevy.
English → English (gcide) Definition: Replevy 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] Replevy \Re*plev"y\ (r?-pl?v"?), n. Replevin. --Mozley & W. [1913 Webster]