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   Replevy , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Replevied ; p. pr. & vb. n. Replevying.] [OF. replevir, LL. replevire. See Pledge, Replevin.]
   (Law) 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.
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   (Old Eng. Law) To bail.
   Spenser.
   
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   Replevy , n. Replevin.
   Mozley & W.
   
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