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Definition of: replevy
(ri·plev′ē) Law v.t. ·plev·ied, ·plev·y·ing
1. To recover possession of (chattels) by proceedings in replevin.
2. To admit to bail or give bail for.
—noun Replevin. [<OF replevir. See REPLEVIN.]
—re·plev′i·a·ble, re·plev′is·a·ble adjective
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