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 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
To bail.
Spenser.
© Webster 1913.
Re*plev"y (r?-pl?v"?), n.
Replevin.
Mozley & W.
© Webster 1913.