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replevied |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. 2. (Old Eng. Law) To bail. --Spenser.
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