noun

• 1Law
  A procedure whereby seized goods may be provisionally restored to their owner pending the outcome of an action to determine the rights of the parties concerned.

  ‘The word ‘replevin’ refers to the ability of a tenant to retake the seized goods.’

  More example sentences

  • ‘I think that the word ‘replevin’ would be an old Norman-French word that goes back to 1066 and probably means ‘recover’.’
  • ‘I was asked at the United Future caucus this morning what the word ‘replevin’ means, and I had to confess that I had absolutely no idea.’

  Synonyms

  retrieval, regaining, repossession, getting back, recapture, reclamation, recouping, retaking, redemption

  1. 1.1An action arising from a replevin.
     More example sentences

     • ‘Shortly thereafter, plaintiff brought this action in replevin to recover the dog.’
     Synonyms

     retrieve, regain, regain possession of, get back, win back, take back, recoup, reclaim, repossess, recapture, retake, redeem