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replevy
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A quick definition of replevy:
Replevy: An old-fashioned word that means to get back something that was taken away from you by using a special legal document called a writ of replevin. It can also mean to bail out a prisoner. A replevy bond is a type of bond used in legal cases. A repliant is someone who makes a reply in a legal case.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Replevy (ri-plev-ee) is an archaic term that means the same thing as replevin. It is a legal term that refers to the recovery of goods by a writ of replevin. It can also mean to recover goods by replevin or to bail a prisoner.
Examples:
- He was able to replevy his stolen car by filing a writ of replevin.
- The farmer replevied his livestock that had been wrongfully taken by his neighbor.
- The sheriff replevied the prisoner by posting bail.
These examples illustrate how replevy is used in legal situations to recover goods or bail out a prisoner.