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replevy

[ ri-plev-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, re·plev·ied, re·plev·y·ing.

, re·plev·ied, re·plev·y·ing.

, plural re·plev·ies.

replevy

/ rɪˈplɛvɪ /

Origin of replevy¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Middle French replevir; replevin

Origin of replevy¹

C15: from Old French replevir ; see replevin

I of course refused, whereupon he threatened to replevy, and at once returned to his lawyer's office.

It is unlawful, in itself, to replevy goods in the custody of the collectors.

Simon was ordered to replevy that land to Odo as well as the chattels and to treat him rightfully in his court.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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