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replevin

re·plev·in
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-plev-in]
    • /rɪˈplɛv ɪn/
    • /rɪplˈevɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-plev-in]
    • /rɪˈplɛv ɪn/

Definitions of replevin word

  • noun replevin an action for the recovery of goods or chattels wrongfully taken or detained. 1
  • noun replevin the common-law action or writ by which goods are replevied. 1
  • verb with object replevin to replevy. 1
  • noun replevin 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 0
  • noun replevin (formerly) a writ of replevin 0
  • noun replevin 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 0

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Origin of replevin

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Anglo-French, derivative of replevir to bail out, admit to bail, Old French. See re-, pledge

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Parts of speech for Replevin

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

replevin popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for replevin

noun replevin

  • assumpsit — (before 1875) an action to recover damages for breach of an express or implied contract or agreement that was not under seal
  • habeas corpus — a writ requiring a person to be brought before a judge or court, especially for investigation of a restraint of the person's liberty, used as a protection against illegal imprisonment.
  • impeachment — the impeaching of a public official before an appropriate tribunal.
  • lawsuit — a case in a court of law involving a claim, complaint, etc., by one party against another; suit at law.
  • writ — Law. a formal order under seal, issued in the name of a sovereign, government, court, or other competent authority, enjoining the officer or other person to whom it is issued or addressed to do or refrain from some specified act. (in early English law) any formal document in letter form, under seal, and in the sovereign's name.

verb replevin

  • call in — If you call someone in, you ask them to come and help you or do something for you.
  • cash in — If you say that someone cashes in on a situation, you are criticizing them for using it to gain an advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way.
  • catch up — If you catch up with someone who is in front of you, you reach them by walking faster than they are walking.
  • make good — morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious: a good man.

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