Definition of "replevy" [re•plev•y]

• To regain possession of by a writ of replevin. (verb-transitive)
• A replevin. (noun)

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• "They ran us up into a little town, when they got out a replevy and took the mules."
• "I employed a lawyer, and in about ten minutes we were free; but if we had not got away with the stuff we would have had more trouble, as he was ready to replevy."
• "Every man shall have liberty to replevy his Cattell or goods impounded, distrained, seised, or extended, unless it be upon execution after Judgement, and in payment of fines."