replevy
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
noun
plural
repleviesverb
noun
Other Word Forms
- repleviable adjective
Etymology
Origin of replevy
1425–75; late Middle English < Middle French replevir; replevin
Example Sentences
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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.
From Forty Years a Gambler on the Mississippi by Devol, George H.
He neither desisted from preaching, nor complained to the duke, but heaped most favors on such as most insulted him, till the parliament, being ashamed, granted him of their own accord a replevy.
From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban
They ran us up into a little town, when they got out a replevy and took the mules.
From Forty Years a Gambler on the Mississippi by Devol, George H.
I of course refused, whereupon he threatened to replevy, and at once returned to his lawyer's office.
From Twenty Years of Hus'ling by Denslow, W. W. (William Wallace)
In answer to this petition, a decree immediately issued from the King's council, commanding a replevy of the arrests and seizures of which the petitioner complained.
From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 by Disraeli, Isaac
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