replevisable
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of replevisable
1225–75; < Anglo-French, equivalent to repleviss- (long stem of replevir; see replevin) + -able -able
Example Sentences
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"Away with you, then," said Mr. Inglewood, hastily; "his may not be a replevisable case under the statute, you know, or Mr. Justice Death may not like the doctor for a main pernor, or bailsman."
From Rob Roy — Volume 01 by Scott, Walter, Sir
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