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    Replevin , n. [LL. replevina. See Replevy, and cf. Plevin.]
    1. (Law) A personal action which lies to recover possession of goods and chattle wrongfully taken or detained. Originally, it was a remedy peculiar to cases for wrongful distress, but it may generally now be brought in all cases of wrongful taking or detention.
      Bouvier.

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    2. The writ by which goods and chattels are replevied.
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    Replevin, v. t. (Law) To replevy.
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