re·plev·in
ri-ˈple-vən 
law
: an action originating in common law and now largely codified by which a plaintiff having a right in personal property which is claimed to be wrongfully taken or detained by the defendant seeks to recover possession of the property and sometimes to obtain damages for the wrongful detention
also
: a procedure allowing the plaintiff as a provisional remedy to take possession of the property prior to a judgment on the action
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2024
They are represented by lawyer Timothy J. Conlon, who is also representing other former students in a complaint and writ of replevin against Thomas in Washington County Superior Court.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 May 2022
The subpoenas, which were filed in court Wednesday, precede a hearing on Friday on a civil complaint and a motion for a writ of replevin against Thomas before Judge Sarah Taft-Carter in Washington County Superior Court.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Dec. 2021
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Noun
After Friedman made a passing reference to a replevin action, Hamilton was asked to define it.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2024
They are represented by lawyer Timothy J. Conlon, who is also representing other former students in a complaint and writ of replevin against Thomas in Washington County Superior Court.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 May 2022
The subpoenas, which were filed in court Wednesday, precede a hearing on Friday on a civil complaint and a motion for a writ of replevin against Thomas before Judge Sarah Taft-Carter in Washington County Superior Court.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Dec. 2021
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“Replevin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/replevin. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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replevin
1 of 2 noun
re·plev·in
ri-ˈple-vən
: an action originating in common law and now largely codified by which a plaintiff having a right in personal property claimed to be wrongfully taken or detained by the defendant seeks to recover possession of the property and sometimes to obtain damages for the wrongful detention
also
: a procedure allowing the plaintiff as a provisional remedy to take possession of the property prior to judgment on the action
Note: Under section 2-716 of the Uniform Commercial Code, a buyer who is a party to a contract that has been breached by the seller has a right of replevin for goods that are identified to the contract if cover cannot reasonably be effected.
replevin
2 of 2 transitive verb
: replevy
Etymology
Noun
Anglo-French replevine, from replevir to give security, from Old French, to give security for, from re- back + plevir to pledge
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