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replevy

Pronunciation: /rɪˈplɛvi/
Definition of replevy

verb (replevies, replevying, replevied)

[with object] Law
  • recover (seized goods) by replevin: he could not replevy the entrusted goods

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Old French replevir 'recover'; apparently related to pledge

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