replevisable

American

[ri-plev-uh-suh-buhl] / rɪˈplɛv ə sə bəl /

Also repleviable

adjective

Law.

capable of being replevied.

Other Word Forms

unreplevisable adjective

Etymology

Origin of replevisable

1225–75; < Anglo-French, equivalent to repleviss- (long stem of replevir; 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."

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