replevy

Speech parts

1. replevy - Noun

2. replevy - Verb

Meaning

To take or get back, by a writ for that purpose (goods and chattels wrongfully taken or detained), upon giving security to try the right to them in a suit at law, and, if that should be determined against the plaintiff, to return the property replevied.

To bail.

Replevin.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

annex recovery restore recover regain retrieve resume attach ransom salvage reclaim retake recapture redeem reclamation
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Antonyms

end loss prevent blight damage destroy
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Derivatives

replevied replevying

Close letter words and terms

replevinger replevisable replevisor replica replicability replicable