GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Replevin , n. [LL. replevina. See Replevy, and cf. Plevin.]
   (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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   The writ by which goods and chattels are replevied.
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   Replevin, v. t. (Law) To replevy.
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