Replevy

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1. Verb

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.

2. Verb

To bail.

3. Noun

Replevin.
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