replevy

verb (used with object), re·plev·ied, re·plev·y·ing.

1. to recover possession of by replevin.

verb (used without object), re·plev·ied, re·plev·y·ing.

2. to take possession of goods or chattels under a replevin order.

noun, plural re·plev·ies.

3. a seizure in replevin.

verb -plevies, -plevying or -plevied (tr)

1. to recover possession of (goods) by replevin

noun plural -plevies

2. another word for replevin