Meaning Of The Word Replevin

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replevin in American English
replevy
the recovery of goods by the person claiming to own them, on a promise to test the matter in court and give the goods up again if defeated
noun: an action for the recovery of goods or chattels wrongfully taken or detained
transitive verb: to replevy

replevin in British English
noun: the recovery of goods unlawfully taken, made subject to establishing the validity of the recovery in a legal action and returning the goods if the decision is adverse
verb

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